Analysis of All-Star Ballot

This week I will analyze the All-Star ballot and say who I think will be the starter and who I think should be the starter.

NL:

1st base:

Should be: Prince Fielder, Brewers
Will be: Albert Pujols, Cardinals

2nd base:

Should be: Chase Utley, Phillies
Will be: Craig Biggio, Astros

Shortstop:
Should be: J.J. Hardy, Brewers
Will be: David Eckstein, Cardinals

3rd base:

Should be: Chipper Jones, Braves
Will be: Chipper Jones, Braves

Catcher:

Should be: Russell Martin, Dodgers
Will be: Yadier Molina, Cardinals

Outfielders:

Should be: Matt Holliday, Carlos Lee, Ken Griffey, Jr
Will be: Barry Bonds, Ken Griffey, Jr., Jim Edmonds

AL:

1st base:

Should be: David Ortiz, Red Sox
Will be: David Ortiz, Red Sox

2nd base:

Should be: Ian Kinsler, Rangers
Will be: Robinson Cano, Yankees

Shortstop:

Should be: Johnny Peralta, Indians
Will be: Derek Jeter, Yankees

3rd base:

Should be: A-ROD, Yankees
Will be: A-ROD, Yankees

Catcher:

Should be: Jorge Posada, Yankees
Will be: Pudge, Tigers

Outfielders:

Should be: Vladamir Guerrero, Magglio Ordonez, Curtis Granderson
Will be: Sammy Sosa, Gary Sheffield, Ichiro

Also, I went back to Barry Newberg’s Mooyah Burgers yesterday. Their burgers are still great, plus now their fries are much better than they were when they first opened. They’re crispier and have more seasoning now.

Results of last week’s poll:
Question: Who do you think will show the biggest improvement the rest of the year off of my Going Up list?
Yankees – 61%
Phillies – 17%
Padres – 11%
Rangers – 6%
Blue Jays – 6%
Mets – 0%
Reds – 0%

Come back next week for my May Awards.