I think you should all know by now who I am referring to and that is Ryan Braun/Prince Fielder making the All-Star team. Both guys are having great seasons and deserved to be in there although there were two Brewers left off the list.
First off, I would like to say respectively to St. Louis... suck it. Braun was the top vote getter for outfielders which seems pretty hard to do when you are the most hated player in baseball. I think it clearly shows that everybody is taking notice of what Braun is doing and unlike Colin Cowherd comments, people do care about Braun. In the days of fantasy sports, guys like Braun are watched with a careful eye to see what they are doing from day to day and people like the fact that Braun is a bit brash. People always love the rock star and thats what Braunie is.
Now on to Prince, he is having one of the best seasons I have seen from a Brewer. He has amazed with his new found ability to hit the ball to left field and center where you hardly see teams putting on the shift for Fielder. In addition, he has been driving in more runs than anyone whose not a robot so his new found love for clutch hitting has been awesome. If its not for Albert Pujols' incredible year so far I believe that Prince is the MVP of the National League.
It is a true shame that both Trevor Hoffman and Yovani Gallardo did not make the All Star Game. The Hoff has been the savior of Milwaukee so far with his lights out performances in the 9th inning. We have never had a closer where as Brewers fans we know its game over once Trevor steps in. I hope he doesnt slow down and has a great second half. As for Yovani, I dont think anyone is actually watching what Yo is doing day in day out because he should be in St. Louis. Further, he should really be 10-3 right now but due to one bad pitch in Detroit and no run support against New York, he is a disappointing 8-5.
-Charlie.
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