Braves fans have some work to do (but not too much). With minimal effort Atlanta fans should be able to send two of their starting squad to the All-Star game as starters. Jason Heyward is currently second in the outfield voting, but still needs your support, and Brian McCann is right behind one of the flying Molina brothers in the voting for catchers. You have until the end of the month to keep voting. Here are the ranks per position in the National League, with Braves players highlighted.
| NL FIRST BASEMEN: 1. Albert Pujols 2. Ryan Howard 3. Prince Fielder 4. Troy Glaus 5. Joey Votto |
NL SECOND BASEMEN: 1. Chase Utley 2. Martin Prado 3. Dan Uggla 4. Ricky Weeks 5. Brandon Phillips |
| NL CATCHERS: 1. Yadier Molina 2. Brian McCann 3. Carlos Ruiz 4. Ivan Rodriguez 5. Russell Martin |
NL THIRD BASEMAN: 1. Placido Polanco 2. David Wright 3. Chipper Jones 4. Casey McGehee 5. Ryan Zimmerman |
| OUTFIELDERS: 1. Ryan Braun 2. Jason Heyward 3. Andre Ethier 4. Jayson Werth 5. Shane Victorino |
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No way Prado can catch Utley, but a lot of votes might help persuade Charlie Manuel to put him on the roster. Don’t know if B-Mac’s numbers are good enough to get him picked if he is not voted in. As of right now, I would rather see Glaus get picked. I doubt anyone is going to get more votes than Pujols. Heyward should make it via vote, as they take the 3 top outfielders in the voting. Now, what about pitchers?
DawgB - June 15, 2010
Manuel’s already said he’s near the top of the list to be at large, and McCann’s been one of the better two or three catchers in the NL.
MichaelProcton - June 16, 2010
Pitchers are all manager's choice.
MichaelProcton - June 16, 2010
With the likeliness that Chipper will retire after this season, we MUST get him in the AS game this year. I don’t think he can catch Polanco but he can definitely catch Wright. I don’t think that Polanco should start, only reason why he’s got so many votes is because he’s a Philly.
MBL1 - June 15, 2010 via mobile
Wright doesn't matter.
And Chip sure as hell doesn’t deserve the AS team this year.
MichaelProcton - June 16, 2010
I've voted 50 times now...
I voted Glaus Prado Mac and Heyward but didn’t vote for chip…i love chip but he doesn’t deserve it this year, i voted for Ryan Zimmerman at 3rd. I also voted for Justin Upton and Andrew McCutcheon in OF with JHey. I actually want to win an allstar game for once, we’ll need that home field advantage in the world series =)
SouthernPanther - June 15, 2010
VOTE OR DIE
NO WAY Utley deserves the start over Prado.
Bump Phillie.
Chief Noc-A-Homa - June 15, 2010
Agreed
However, Utley led by somewhere around a million votes, last time i checked.
DawgB - June 15, 2010
If he announcess his retirement before the All Star Game, perhaps Chipper can go then. However, I argee that his play this year, does not merit selection.
DawgB - June 15, 2010
Chipper should go to the game but i don’t think Manuel will pick him as a reserve. Charlie Manuel is an idiot
MBL1 - June 15, 2010 via mobile
Agreed
But, as far as I know, he has not contacted Bobby about being on the coaching staff. I would think that would be a given, as Bobby has already announced his retirement.
DawgB - June 15, 2010
He’s already announced the coaching staff – Giant’s manager and Padres’ manager. And the rest? His Phillies staff. Darnit Charlie. Shoulda picked Bobby
MBL1 - June 15, 2010 via mobile
there ought to be a rule
someone with Bobby’s tenure & credentials coupled w/the fact that this is his final year should get an automatic selection as coach to the All Star game. At least in some honorary fashion. (Thus ends my homer rantings.)
adc62 - June 15, 2010
Bobby as a coach
And Chipper as honorary captain.
DawgB - June 15, 2010
+all the funnel cakes at target field
MBL1 - June 15, 2010 via mobile
According to Leo Mazzone and Buck Belue, Cox was the first person Manuel contacted to coach but Cox turned him down in favor of resting at home during the break.
J-Turn14 - June 15, 2010
Why would picking the best players to win a game that now "matters" make him an idiot?
MichaelProcton - June 16, 2010
I put in 75 votes today
Didn’t vote for Chipper though. It’s a travesty that Ryan Zimmerman won’t be starting the All-Star game. Placido Polanco? Seriously? Ryan Zimmerman has very nearly been the best hitter in the National League AND he plays good defense, AND he’s at a position where there shouldn’t be a lot of competition.
Polanco still has a sizable lead, despite being MAYBE the 6th best third baseman in the league.
Bronn - June 15, 2010
Only reason Polanco is getting votes is because he’s a Philly
MBL1 - June 15, 2010 via mobile
(gasp!!!)
:)
Chief Noc-A-Homa - June 15, 2010
If you want your Braves in the all star game, vote at least 50 times a day. it really doesn’t take that long. Glaus, Prado, Heyward for sure should be there
atlbraveschamps - June 15, 2010
the scary thing………..
for every 1 Braves fan, there are 25 Thillies fans…..
Chief Noc-A-Homa - June 15, 2010
disagree
there are definitely more non-bandwagon braves fans across this country than non-bandwagon phillies fans. and with the way the phillies are playing, i don’t expect very many of their “phans” to vote for their phillies that often.
atl192485 - June 15, 2010
As much as chipper shouldnt be an allstar
it’d be great to see him there especially with this being his final year
bflobraves - June 15, 2010
Unconfirmed
Bronn - June 15, 2010
right, unconfirmed final year
bflobraves - June 15, 2010
Freaking Phillies
Amazing how the Phils can’t buy a run, but their entire offense is in the starting lineup for the all star game. Let’s get voting. No excuses for not having Heyward, Glaus, and Prado in there!
kalesi - June 15, 2010
I believe you mean Phreaking Phillies.
MBL1 - June 15, 2010 via mobile
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CoxXx - June 16, 2010
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