Strasburg

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

How many #1 picks make the all star game?

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by I Only Smoke 4 the Cards

How many #1 picks make the all star game?

It depends on how popular they are. That's what the all-star vote is - a popularity contest. If Mickey Mantle could be placed on today's ballot, he'd get in as a skeleton.

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by Runscott

It depends on how popular they are. That's what the all-star vote is - a popularity contest. If Mickey Mantle could be placed on today's ballot, he'd get in as a skeleton.

Very true. The all-star game/voting is a joke and for the most part, no one should ever reference an all-star as actually being worthy...because it's plain and simple a popularity contest.

Strasburg is a monster, but I think the problem is that he had way too much hype around him to actually reach that projected goal. There should never be too many expectations for anyone in their first year or two...just way too much to learn and adapt to. I think he could really quiet his skeptics this year and I hope he does!

[Orioles1954]

Originally Posted by freakhappy

.because it's plain and simple a popularity contest.

Kind of like the Hall of Fame?

[packs]

I still have no idea what you guys mean by under producing. All Star and Silver Slugger first full season. 3.00 ERA while striking out almost 9.5 batters per 9 innings his second full season.

Please tell me what more you expect from a guy. Please tell me how these are disappointing seasons.

[Runscott]

I think you said the same thing in post #21, and we responded. If you don't understand our responses, I can only apologize for the lack of communication.

[packs]

All you said was everyone agrees with you and he was over hyped and under produced. So tell me what you mean by under producing. You've given your opinion but you haven't said why you feel that way. There is no lack of understanding. I don't think you've responded.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Originally Posted by Runscott

It depends on how popular they are. That's what the all-star vote is - a popularity contest. If Mickey Mantle could be placed on today's ballot, he'd get in as a skeleton.

Let me clarify my point. Most #1s make the majors but are not stars. Strasburg has not only made the majors but he has also has success in a relatively short period of time.

On a side note - I am bummed about having to watch Jeter in the ASG. I think it would make me uncomfortable to be there when I know I didn't earn the spot.