If Strasburg wins his next 2 starts , he should be an All Star.

WorldNumberOne · Jun 27, 2010

Fans game , right ?

They will want him there...

oldmanTED · Jun 27, 2010

Give me a break. He doesn't have enough starts or wins to even be considered by the NL Manager for the All-Star team.

BostonBettor · Jun 27, 2010

The Red Sox manager was asked this question recently, and Tito almost swallowed his chaw. As OMT pointed out he doesn't have enough starts to merrit consideration. It would also be a slap in the face to those who have played the game a lot longer. If Strasburg is as good as he appears, he'll have plenty of opportunities down the road to make the team. I agree that most fans would probably love to see hime there.

WorldNumberOne · Jun 27, 2010

if he's 4-1 or 5-1 with an era under 2 and his one loss was 1-0 , i'd pick him.. fans would love to see him.

billhill999 · Jun 27, 2010

Here's who should be the NL pitchers in this years All Star Game.

Josh Johnson - Fla.
Ubaldo Jimmenez - Col.
Roy Haladay - Phi
Adam Wainwright - Stl
Yovani Gallardo - Mil
Chris Carpenter - Stl
Tim Lincecum - SF
Mike Pelfry - NYM
Matt Cain - SF
Jonatan Broxton - LA
( 2 more relievers)

Strass? I don't know, all the starters I named will have like 15 or 16 starts, they are probably more deserving.

oldmanTED · Jun 27, 2010

World Number One said:
if he's 4-1 or 5-1 with an era under 2 and his one loss was 1-0 , i'd pick him.. fans would love to see him.

Yeah! You might, but the NL manager chooses the pitchers and not for the fans. Absolutely no way he passes over a deserving pitcher for a kid with a half dozen starts. I'll give you any odds you want and any amount of money on it. Put up or shut up!

bigbet1234 · Jun 27, 2010

Hell no, earn it first. many more that deserve it before him

WorldNumberOne · Jun 27, 2010

oldmanTED said:
Yeah! You might, but the NL manager chooses the pitchers and not for the fans. Absolutely no way he passes over a deserving pitcher for a kid with a half dozen starts. I'll give you any odds you want and any amount of money on it. Put up or shut up!

why do i have to shut up ? take it easy old man..

why pick a guy the fans wanna see... oh , i know why . casue the game matters now..

doubt strasburg coming in and getting the fans excited would hurt the NL's chances of winning.

oldmanTED · Jun 27, 2010

World Number One said:
why do i have to shut up ? take it easy old man..

why pick a guy the fans wanna see... oh , i know why . casue the game matters now..

doubt strasburg coming in and getting the fans excited would hurt the NL's chances of winning.

I tell you what! Put up $20 and I'll give you 1000-1 odds that he doesn't make the squad.

WorldNumberOne · Jun 27, 2010

oldmanTED said:
I tell you what! Put up $20 and I'll give you 1000-1 odds that he doesn't make the squad.

better be careful.... dont they have a vote in guy for the fans these days ?

i wonder if stras is 5-1 and mowed down the next 3 teams if they throw his name into the mix...

i dont need your 20 grand....

TomGshotput · Jun 27, 2010

Aren't there like 86 roster spots available?

Maybe he'll be put into the fan voting for the last spot

oldmanTED · Jun 27, 2010

World Number One said:
better be careful.... dont they have a vote in guy for the fans these days ?

i wonder if stras is 5-1 and mowed down the next 3 teams if they throw his name into the mix...

i dont need your 20 grand....

Of course you don't need 20K. You are the self appointed RX World Champion Handicapper. @)

I'm out of this thread.

WorldNumberOne · Jun 27, 2010

oldmanTED said:
Of course you don't need 20K. You are the self appointed RX World Champion Handicapper. @)

I'm out of this thread.

you'll be sorely missed... check my nascar picks if you need to make money..

viking611 · Jun 27, 2010

oldmanTED said:
I tell you what! Put up $20 and I'll give you 1000-1 odds that he doesn't make the squad.

i'll take that 20 dollar bet....like he pointed out...there is a fan vote for a player....wouldn't surprise me one bit to see him on it. I need that money.

billhill999 · Jun 27, 2010

TomGshotput said:
Aren't there like 86 roster spots available?

Maybe he'll be put into the fan voting for the last spot

I know you are being sarcastic, but aren't there 32 players on each squad?

steaktartar · Jun 27, 2010

world number one is right he should be in but of course wont be....ratings would more than double if he was.....i know he hasnt got the starts and will have more chances blah blah blah.........just project his starts to 15 12-3 era under 2 not bad..........

WorldNumberOne · Jun 27, 2010

looking forward to tomorrows start against the braves.. would love to see another 7 innings , 4 hits , 1 run and 12 K's...

Ladeda · Jun 27, 2010

Another reason he may make it. The All Star winner gets home field in the world series. This came back to bite charlie manuel and the Phils in the ass last year. If he wasnt to field the BEST team possible Strasburg should be on the team. They only pitch one of two innings anyway. Remember starting pitchers can usually add a few miles per hour when they are relievers. Strasburg as the NL closer could be throwing 102-103 MPH heaters with movement like he did in college. He would easily be the most dominant closer available.

thekeyman · Jun 27, 2010

no way he should be an all star,i can't believe its even being such a topic.the kid has a couple starts and all of a sudden hes an all star....gimmie a break....if he pans out he will be an all star evey year...lets wait and see before jumping the gun here

EveryGamblersDream · Jun 28, 2010

He does not deserve to be there even if he was undefeated & had a 0.00 ERA. The rules are in place for how to qualify in terms of minimums. If you do not meet them, you should be excluded. When you make a case for one, it would only be fair to do it for everyone else. So instead of opening up that can of worms, let him earn his chance next year.

As far as the odds go, I'd take a 1000-1 if you would offer it strictly on value. I'd even be nice & 500-1! So how about it OMT lol