Official 2005 All-Star Game thread...

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 07-14-2005, 05:15 PM

I don't see how Dunn would 80 RBIs if he was on the Red Sox if he was batting .240 but I guess so.

They don't pick the all star off talent either, people are going to look at all the assists Manny has and take that into account. He may have a better arm but so what, Manny has more assists this year.

So I would make arm a wash this year atleast. Meaning they would be tied. If it wasn't Mannys little first half slump this year with his BA it wouldn't even be debateble. Also RBI numbers can misleading but you can't just totally erase them and say they are worth nothing. I like how Manny is known for HRs and RBIs while Ichiro is known for singles and stolen bases so you just totally erase his RBI numbers since the people infront of him are good. For the majority of the year he was batting 3rd anyways, so he had Damon (who does get on base) and Renteria who isnt exactly tearing it up this year infront of him. Not to mention Manny has 2 grandslams already this year, a ton of 2 out RBI, and a higher batting average with runners in scoring position - gotta take clutch hitting into account here.

Yes the Red Sox are 15 times better than the Mariners, but Manny shouldnt be penalized for that. Its not his fault the Mariners don't know how to spend money.

07-14-2005, 05:15 PM	#30
Jesus Shuttlesworth Posts: 42,765	I don't see how Dunn would 80 RBIs if he was on the Red Sox if he was batting .240 but I guess so. They don't pick the all star off talent either, people are going to look at all the assists Manny has and take that into account. He may have a better arm but so what, Manny has more assists this year. So I would make arm a wash this year atleast. Meaning they would be tied. If it wasn't Mannys little first half slump this year with his BA it wouldn't even be debateble. Also RBI numbers can misleading but you can't just totally erase them and say they are worth nothing. I like how Manny is known for HRs and RBIs while Ichiro is known for singles and stolen bases so you just totally erase his RBI numbers since the people infront of him are good. For the majority of the year he was batting 3rd anyways, so he had Damon (who does get on base) and Renteria who isnt exactly tearing it up this year infront of him. Not to mention Manny has 2 grandslams already this year, a ton of 2 out RBI, and a higher batting average with runners in scoring position - gotta take clutch hitting into account here. Yes the Red Sox are 15 times better than the Mariners, but Manny shouldnt be penalized for that. Its not his fault the Mariners don't know how to spend money.