When fans vote for the annual All-Star Game, this year's edition taking place July 14 in Philadelphia, they ignore current events like idiots. When I've cast a ballot over the years, I've taken injuries into account. The majority of people voting don't because they have a singular purpose.
Blind loyalty also means blind stupidity in some cases.
Let's take a look at the starters voted by Idiots Anonymous.
American League:
Catcher-Shea Langeliers, Sacramento.
First base: Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., Toronto, who may have set the record for fastest opt-out in All Star history, as he dropped out within an hour of the rosters being announced on Fox, due to a back issue.
Second base: Ernie Clement, Toronto.
Third base: Junior Caminero, Tampa Bay.
Shortstop: Bobby Witt, Jr., Kansas City.
Outfield: Byron Buxton, Minnesota; Mike Trout, Los Angeles; Aaron Judge, Yankees. Of these, Judge may not make it due to injury.
Designated Hitter: Yordan Alvarez, Houston.
National League:
Catcher: Drake Baldwin, Atlanta. Baldwin's been struggling since coming off the IL, and had the night off last night vs. the Mets.
First base: Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles.
Second base: Ozzie Albies, Atlanta.
Third base: Max Muncy, Los Angeles.
Shortstop: CJ Abrams, Washington.
Outfield: Juan Soto, Mets; Brandon Marsh, Philadelphia; Andy Pages, Los Angeles.
Designated Hitter: Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles (who else?).
It's already been reported that Sacramento's 2nd year star, Nick Kurtz, will replace Guerrero. Judge likely will be replaced as well unless he returns this week. The Mets' lousy season is punctuated with Soto being the only one on the roster at this point, though if any pitchers opt out, relievers Luke Weaver and/or Devin Williams may be added.
Philadelphia's Bryce Harper was designated as a "legend pick" by Commissioner Rob Manfred. Legend? Harper? It is to laugh. Scott Boras Badenov must've slipped a few extra bucks Manfred's way to get that "honor".
Just pray the world's oldest wet blanket doesn't show up in Philadelphia. If you don't know who I mean, you haven't been paying attention.
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