Possible Devil Ray All Stars?

[browntown653]

When people think Tampa Bay Devil Rays, "multiple All-Stars" aren't the first thing that comes to mind, but look at this...

1B Carlos Pena - .307/.401/.665, 17 HRs, 44 RBIs
2B BJ Upton - .320/.396/.545, 9 HRs, 31 RBIs, 13 steals
OF Carl Crawford - .297/.354/.473, 6 HRs, 44 RBIs, 19 steals, 31 XBH
SP James Shields - 6-2, 3.64 ERA, 89 Ks, 1.02 WHIP
CL Al Reyes - 1-1, 3.26 ERA, 16/17 saves, 0.89 WHIP

Yes, it's possible, and even probable we will see at least 2 Devil Ray all stars. Any thoughts? IMO Pena has to make it because he's just been killing the ball ever since he came up, although there are a dearth of solid 1B in the AL. Upton will probably be a reserve at a weaker position, while facing competition from Roberts. Crawford is having a great season but good luck finding a spot in the AL OF. Shields - same thing as Crawford, AL SPs. Reyes has been just dominant as the closer and a filthy WHIP to prove it.

My prediction: Pena, Upton, and Reyes make the team, while Crawford and Shields, however undeservingly so, sit at home.

[love_that_reefer]

Upton and Reyes have the best shot so I am going with them. Pena has been stellar but falls under guys like Ortiz and Morneau.

[realmofotalk]

They could all miss the All Star game, and no one except reefer would care.

[love_that_reefer]

Not all of them. Each team has to have a representative I care because I actually want every team to be competitive. I love this game too much to see the Rays, Royals, Pirates and now Giants suck ass. No good for the game.

[realmofotalk]

You and I know it's practically impossible to have every team to be competitive, unless the goal is to have every division emulate the NL Worst.

[brewersfan19]

It will probably be Crawford. He is the most recognizable name on the Rays. I feel Sheilds is the one most deseriving. Best pitcher on a bad staff.

[browntown653]

I generally am a fan of the one All Star per team rule as well, there's certainly enough space...although exceptions should be made when nobody on the team even warrants to sniff the game, the "Mark Redman rule" it could be called.