ESPN's Kurkjian's All-Star Squad

by McRipper on Jun 16, 2008 1:12 PM CDT Comment 33 comments

I came across this looking for the US Open playoff score. I don't know if anybody has seen this yet, but this is Tim Kurkjian's All Star picks. I think he's got the pitchers pretty nailed and he gives some love to the Cubbies but his position players are a little questionable. I don't know, maybe I'm a bit biased. But take a look and tell me what you think.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/allstar08/columns/story?columnist=kurkjian_tim&id=3437903&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab7pos2

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Soto doesn't even make the reserves?

Nor Molina? Ugh.

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by neverAcquiesce on Jun 16, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That's what I thought

Kind of surprising the snubs at the position players for the Cubs.

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by McRipper on Jun 16, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

But then

his observations say almost every position player on the Cubs could get the nod. What? Then why are none starters? Not sure. Of course I am biased but Soto is a better option. Fukudome has been awesome at RF. Soriano, prob not even without the injury. I’d say Aramis deserves a nod too. I know chipper is the pick but…

How does that make you feel?

by Kinky Reggae on Jun 16, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I need a little bit of SOTO

Who am I to judge myself.

by brownbuddha on Jun 16, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

OK...

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 16, 2008 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

best photo of the year so far santo!

by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 16, 2008 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like Kurkjian...

...a lot, but that is just crap.

One position player as a reserve? Are you flippin’ kidding me – we have the best offense in baseball for a reason.

GEO is not only the rookie of the year, but he is the best catcher in the NL right now.

For once, the fans might actually get this thing right!!!

"Be the change you wish to see in the world." -Gandhi

by ilovepie on Jun 16, 2008 1:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I am glad Tim is not making the ALL-STAR TEAMS

Who am I to judge myself.

by brownbuddha on Jun 16, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No Wood? No Soto?

Maybe though this is a reflection of how much of a team this team actually is.

We have a good player at every position. Yes we could use an upgrade at SS and I’m a little shaky still but gaining confidence everyday in CF but we have a good player at every position.

Our best players are at heavy talent positions in the NL.

We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.

by cubstoseriesby100 on Jun 16, 2008 2:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Oops missed it he did list Wood.

If the season ended today I think he would be Fireman of the Year and also undoubtedly the Comeback Player of the Year.

We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.

by cubstoseriesby100 on Jun 16, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Your right

The pitchers are nailed. But McClouth hasn’t been as hot lately and I think someone like Braun could take his spot.

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 16, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Snub the Cubs!

The rest is more important!

Dome-san!!

by Goat Whisperer on Jun 16, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The only thing I really disagree with...

Is Soto not making it and Molina making it instead. I’d also probably not go with a third 2B, in favor of a player at a more productive position. The dropoff from Utley and Uggla to DeRosa is substantial, so it seems that you could add another player somewhere else (like Ramirez).

Luckily, Kurkjian isn’t picking the team. We’ll do better with the actual selections.

by SouthernCub on Jun 16, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

What I find interesting

is that I think there’s a solid argument to be made that Crede and Pierzynski should be on the AL team, but neither of those guys are the best in Chicago at their position.

Based on Timmy’s picks, I think the NL is far, far better than the AL. It may be most evident in the infield Youkilis, Kinsler, Young, Crede versus Berkman, Utley, Ramirez, Jones.

Formerly NO100

by jerry morales rules on Jun 16, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Who gives a rat's ass

The MISSION is for the TEAM to win a World Series. Individual accolades and membership on some dope reporter’s all-star list are meaningless.

Rich Harden !! 8 starts, 3-0, 47 IP, 58 Ks, 2.85 ERA

by MDBNIU on Jun 16, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yawn

FYI everyone——this is just the type of post that a 45 year old MBA holder will write up to get the reaction of others.

You are the internet version of a immature child.

YAWN

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"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Jun 16, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Even so, I don't really care what Tim Kurkjian thinks, nor does it bother me how many Cubs are left off the list.

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by northsider on Jun 16, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well

Why do you keep replying then?

Formerly NO100

by jerry morales rules on Jun 16, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

just to inform you

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Jun 16, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for playing

You can pick up your constipation prize at the door.

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by McRipper on Jun 16, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I dunno. How

much is a rat’s ass going for these days?

by sue369 on Jun 16, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What is Harden's salary?

by crazymountain on Jun 16, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Word up Mike!

How does that make you feel?

by Kinky Reggae on Jun 16, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Crede over Arod

That’s all I need to know about his picks.

by Rick B on Jun 16, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Have you looked at A-Rod's numbers?

He’s been hurt and has had a down year. Crede’s been pretty good.

That said, he does seem to have named a few people who were hot for the last three weeks.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jun 16, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lemme see....he's with ESPN?

Funny, saw a foxsports article that only had Z on the team.

Me? I would rather none of our guys go to the great All-Star game in NYC. I think with what the schedule makers gave this team (today is a perfect example) that they could use the R&R over the break.

by crazymountain on Jun 16, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

OT Red Sox and Phils playing HR derby in Philly

by crazymountain on Jun 16, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

4 Rangers?, 4 Rangers? you've got to be freaking kidding. I

know thw American League is down this year, but 4 Ranger starters? What is this guy smoking?

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by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 16, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The funniest thing is that...

DeRosa was our only hitter selected by Kurkjian, but Soto, Kosuke, and Soriano all lead the voting.

Kurkjian gave us 5, we could get 8!

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark

by cubs199235 on Jun 17, 2008 7:38 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs