Liriano gets his due Finally

ozziethesaint · 07-10-2006, 04:22 PM

Francisco Liriano and David Eckstein named to the All Star game today. They are replacing Jose Reyes and Jose Contreras.

Credit espn.com

eriqjaffe · 07-10-2006, 04:36 PM

Now somebody has to whine about the fact that Hafner's still not there.

Jonzard · 07-10-2006, 04:41 PM

I smiled when I read this at ESPN. The kid deserves to be an all-star more than any other pitcher.

Y0DA55 · 07-10-2006, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by eriqjaffe

Now somebody has to whine about the fact that Hafner's still not there.

Yep, he should be.

But, in all fairness, they are trying to squeeze two positions into one (1B and DH), so there are a lot of players to choose from. If only he was a little more versatile.

Green & Gold Heart · 07-10-2006, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonzard

I smiled when I read this at ESPN. The kid deserves to be an all-star more than any other pitcher.

Hell yes.

Davey Eckstein · 07-10-2006, 05:39 PM

Link:

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/allsta...ory?id=2515402

MorseMoose · 07-10-2006, 05:53 PM

My sister actually heard it from her boss who heard it from his source in the White Sox organization. Then I heard it from my dad who heard it from my sister. That was around 1:30...I was excited the rest of the work day

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UngratefulDead · 07-10-2006, 06:54 PM

I'd have picked Omar Vizquel over David Eckstein, but I think he might not even have been available with an iffy hamstring.

eriqjaffe · 07-10-2006, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MorseMoose

My sister actually heard it from her boss who heard it from his source in the White Sox organization. Then I heard it from my dad who heard it from my sister. That was around 1:30...I was excited the rest of the work day

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Heard it from a friend who
Heard it from a friend who
Heard it from another
You've been messin' around...

magnet · 07-10-2006, 07:24 PM

Go Tribe · 07-10-2006, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by UngratefulDead

I'd have picked Omar Vizquel over David Eckstein, but I think he might not even have been available with an iffy hamstring.

i think they wanted to get a guy with as few RBI's as Pierzynski to balance things out...

TheRockCT · 07-10-2006, 07:29 PM

This is good news, Liriano was definitely deserving.

abailey3313 · 07-10-2006, 07:39 PM

I had a feeling this would happen all along. It's still ashame it took this long to get him on the roster.

mikev · 07-10-2006, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Y0DA55

If only he was a little more versatile.

Yeah, like Ortiz.

bigdgp2 · 07-10-2006, 08:13 PM

It's a shame that Justin Verlander and Jeremy Bonderman aren't on the AL roster. Verlander ranks 13th(6th - AL) in pitcher's VORP, while Bonderman ranks 16th (9th - AL). Rogers is the starting pitcher that represents the Tigers, and he's 32nd (17th - AL) in pitcher's VORP (BaseballProspectus.com).

That being said, I'm really glad that Liriano made the team.

Jordan · 07-10-2006, 09:41 PM

it was fun hearing Big Papi explain that he had to get a hold of him in the Dominican through a number he used to sell Liriano a car.

Skipaway · 07-10-2006, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mikev

Yeah, like Ortiz.

Isn't that the point? Since you don't want too many players like that, and Ortiz is already on the team.

Dagrims · 07-10-2006, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MorseMoose

My sister actually heard it from her boss who heard it from his source...I heard it from my dad who heard it from my sister...

...who saw Liriano pass out at 31 Flavors last night. I guess it's pretty serious.

twins15 · 07-10-2006, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dagrims

...who saw Liriano pass out at 31 Flavors last night. I guess it's pretty serious.

I'll have the banana and pie special with that.

mikev · 07-10-2006, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Skipaway

Isn't that the point? Since you don't want too many players like that, and Ortiz is already on the team.

I guess so.

It just irks me that the guy who has played 6 games in the field gets to bump out first baseman.

Either let the DH play in the all star game no matter what, and vote on one for the NL, or don't let the DH get voted in when the game is at an NL park.

(Yes, I know the pitcher position will always be PH for, but still.)

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ozziethesaint Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Peoria IL Posts: 831	Liriano gets his due Finally Francisco Liriano and David Eckstein named to the All Star game today. They are replacing Jose Reyes and Jose Contreras. Credit espn.com

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UngratefulDead Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 3,415	I'd have picked Omar Vizquel over David Eckstein, but I think he might not even have been available with an iffy hamstring.

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bigdgp2 All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 606	It's a shame that Justin Verlander and Jeremy Bonderman aren't on the AL roster. Verlander ranks 13th(6th - AL) in pitcher's VORP, while Bonderman ranks 16th (9th - AL). Rogers is the starting pitcher that represents the Tigers, and he's 32nd (17th - AL) in pitcher's VORP (BaseballProspectus.com). That being said, I'm really glad that Liriano made the team. __________________ https://challenge.ootpdevelopments.c...lawlsopher.jpg

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Jordan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chi Suburbs now... Posts: 2,006	it was fun hearing Big Papi explain that he had to get a hold of him in the Dominican through a number he used to sell Liriano a car.