Comments on: Six Pack of Observations: 2009 All-Star Game

By: T-Bone

T-Bone — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:23:33 +0000

Chris, you made a decent argument until you threw Juan Pierre’s name out there to replace Werth. Pierre was a nice fill-in while Manny was out but part time 3 tool players aren’t all-stars. Kemp isn’t even the best 5 tool OF in the LA area. It’s the manager’s prerogative to fit as many of his guys as he can on the team, especially when those guys are wearing rings. And with Werth having 20 hr’s (9th in the NL) and 56 rbi (14th in the NL) at the half, with his manager leading the NL team, I don’t have a problem with him being there.

Personally, I’d take Werth over any OF on the Dodgers except Manny, of course.

By: Big Stienny

Big Stienny — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:23:51 +0000

To tell the truth, I didn’t plan to watch much of the game. I turned in to watch the opening and figured 3 innings would be enough but I never stopped until the end.

I thought there were several fantasic plays to in Mike Young’s play in the field. The game had it all and one run says it.

I thought it was a great game by some real good players.

Nice job

By: Anthony Stalter

Anthony Stalter — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:17:48 +0000

Chris – Kemp’s catch in Milwaukee last weekend was awesome. The fact that the game was on the line made it even sweeter.

Do forget about Pablo! Stats aren’t everything, but if you’re looking for a breakdown:

Matt Kemp – .320, 11 HRs, 50 RBI, 48 Runs, 19 SB
Jayson Werth – .263, 20 HRs, 56 RBI, 60 R, 12 SB
Pablo Sandoval – .333, 15 HRs, 55 RBI, 41 R, 4 SB

You could make a case for any of them, although Kemp and Werth’s defense is stronger than Sandoval, who has had to play three different positions at times this season.

By: Chris Scores Report

Chris Scores Report — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:56:21 +0000

Anyone can use their logic as a baseball fan and know that Werth is nowhere near Matt Kemp’s talent. Charlie Manuel made an ass out of himself in my opinion. It may not have cost him the game, but it’s blatantly selfish to have your entire outfield on the team. Yes, Ibanez was selected, and Victorino was voted in as a reserve, but to then pick a guy like Werth who wasn’t even close in the voting in flat out dumb. In the end, the entire Phillies outfield made the team -whereas Andre Etheir, Matt Kemp, and Juan Pierre have put up slightly better 5-tool numbers than those guys combined. Ibanez’s selection was well-deserved, but please, Victorino? And even worse, Werth? Matt Kemp is quite possibly the most talented all-around outfielder in the NL and Manuel had the chance to select him — in the end, he ended up picking his own mid-level player. I lost a good deal of respect for him. I don’t care how old he is, it was selfish move. I’m surprised people aren’t more angry at this. Maybe they just don’t know who Matt Kemp is, and that’s a shame.

Did you see that catch he made over his head in Milwaukee? Best catch of the year. Jayson Werth couldn’t do that next year’s salary was on the line. And was is his batting average? Like .260, while Kemp is batting over .300. Oh yeah, Manuel manages the Phillies. Sorry to complain, but it’s annoying when average fans notice decision that could’ve helped the team win.

I’d even rather have Aaron Rowand out there over Werth.