Inge an All Star? Total Crap

tacomax · 07-09-09, 10:07 PM

2009 YTD:

BA: .264
HR: 19.0
RBI: 54.0
OBP: .360
SO: 83.0
SB: 2.0

If the All-Star selection was made on career numbers then Hank Aaron would still be playing in right field.

Deuce · 07-09-09, 10:25 PM

Originally posted by tacomax

2009 YTD:

BA: .264
HR: 19.0
RBI: 54.0
OBP: .360
SO: 83.0
SB: 2.0

If the All-Star selection was made on career numbers then Hank Aaron would still be playing in right field.

I am glad someone gets it.

And he is in ESPN's web gems every single day. The guy is solid at the corner. Tigers fans are just more dedicated than the rest.

Todd2122 · 07-09-09, 10:55 PM

Pure crap. Intelligent fans don't vote on half a season.

Deuce · 07-09-09, 11:44 PM

Originally posted by Todd2122

Pure crap. Intelligent fans don't vote on half a season.

That is what is it based on you cock sucker.

TheIntegrityKid · 07-09-09, 11:45 PM

Originally posted by Deuce

That is what is it based on you cock sucker.

Don't fukk with Deuce... I heard him on the JJ show and the guy sounds tough as fukkin nails...

How old are ya Deuce?

element1286 · 07-09-09, 11:51 PM

Inge is a tremendous defender. But Carlos Pena would have been a better choice.

Deuce · 07-09-09, 11:52 PM

Originally posted by TheIntegrityKid

Don't fukk with Deuce... I heard him on the JJ show and the guy sounds tough as fukkin nails...

How old are ya Deuce?

24 with the knowledge of a 45 year old man

TheIntegrityKid · 07-09-09, 11:54 PM

Originally posted by Deuce

24 with the knowledge of a 45 year old man

Cool, cool... 27 here with an old soul and wisdom beyond my years as well. But sometimes with the emotions of a 16 yr old lol

You really in law school? Or was that someone else???

Deuce · 07-09-09, 11:54 PM

Originally posted by TheIntegrityKid

Cool, cool... 27 here with an old soul and wisdom beyond my years as well. But sometimes with the emotions of a 16 yr old lol

You really in law school? Or was that someone else???

Yeah and working my balls off. Never ends but it will pay off soon I hope.

TheIntegrityKid · 07-09-09, 11:58 PM

It will... it was my dream to be a lawyer but I fukked that up a long time ago....

I do a lil writing/publishing and am gonna go back to school to become a counselor. Perhaps, I'll give law a real shot someday, but that ship may have already sailed for me...

Deuce · 07-10-09, 12:02 AM

Originally posted by TheIntegrityKid

It will... it was my dream to be a lawyer but I fukked that up a long time ago....

I do a lil writing/publishing and am gonna go back to school to become a counselor. Perhaps, I'll give law a real shot someday, but that ship may have already sailed for me...

Fukk that, just take the LSAT, get in, you can have any degree and go to law school. Just don't have a felony.

TheIntegrityKid · 07-10-09, 12:04 AM

Originally posted by Deuce

Fukk that, just take the LSAT, get in, you can have any degree and go to law school. Just don't have a felony.

Yeah, I just might do that...

And no felonies for me...I'm good

tacomax · 07-10-09, 12:05 AM

Originally posted by Todd2122

Pure crap. Intelligent fans don't vote on half a season.

Yes, it sucks. What's more annoying are the MVP and Cy Young awards - they just vote on those based on a season worth of playing, totally ignoring historical stats. And don't get me started on the World Series.

Shortstop · 07-13-09, 12:19 AM

Brandon Inge: 21 Home Runs and 58 RBI's. A great glove and strong arm in the field. Very deserving in my opinion.

Shortstop · 07-13-09, 02:24 AM

Originally posted by element1286

Inge is a tremendous defender. But Carlos Pena would have been a better choice.

Carlos Pena is in also.

curious · 07-13-09, 02:31 AM

Originally posted by Deuce

Fukk that, just take the LSAT, get in, you can have any degree and go to law school. Just don't have a felony.

Do you mean indicted or convicted?

head_strong · 07-13-09, 02:45 AM

Inge being an all-star is almost as big of a joke as Pablo Sandoval not being an all-star.....leading the Giants offense, while San Fran is 10 games over .500 and currently leading the Wild Card race.

Shortstop · 07-13-09, 03:04 AM

Originally posted by head_strong

Inge being an all-star is almost as big of a joke as Pablo Sandoval not being an all-star.....leading the Giants offense, while San Fran is 10 games over .500 and currently leading the Wild Card race.

Sandoval should be in, you're right.

Willie Bee · 07-13-09, 10:25 AM

Originally posted by Todd2122

Pure crap. Intelligent fans don't vote on half a season.

Quit calling me a dummy.

Originally posted by head_strong

Inge being an all-star is almost as big of a joke as Pablo Sandoval not being an all-star.....leading the Giants offense, while San Fran is 10 games over .500 and currently leading the Wild Card race.

Headstrong, disagree with you about Inge's selection being a joke, but I absolutely agree with you on Sandoval. Guy can play at least three positions -- catcher, both infield corners -- and would be perfect for Manuel to have down on his bench in the late innings, either supplying defensive versatility or providing a strong stick for a pinch-hitting role.

solobass · 07-13-09, 10:41 AM

inge is one of the best defensively at the hot corner, has 22 hr's and his average is way up over his historical average. shoring up the left side of the infield defensively is why their pitching has improved numbers over last year and has propelled the tigers into first place for most of the season. most all star voters just pick who has the highest batting average or homers at a position, not taking into account defense, if they can lay down a situational bunt or any of the other things that make a true well rounded player. remember inge has played multiple outfield positions, can catch and now has settled into 3rd base. he is a freak athlete who can dunk (at his height) kicked a 50 yard field goal and can hit balls straight up and slap them off the metrodome roof.

Deuce · 07-13-09, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by solobass

inge is one of the best defensively at the hot corner, has 22 hr's and his average is way up over his historical average. shoring up the left side of the infield defensively is why their pitching has improved numbers over last year and has propelled the tigers into first place for most of the season. most all star voters just pick who has the highest batting average or homers at a position, not taking into account defense, if they can lay down a situational bunt or any of the other things that make a true well rounded player. remember inge has played multiple outfield positions, can catch and now has settled into 3rd base. he is a freak athlete who can dunk (at his height) kicked a 50 yard field goal and can hit balls straight up and slap them off the metrodome roof.

solobass · 07-13-09, 10:54 AM

inge is #1 in homers amongst AL 3rd sackers, #2 in RBI's (to Longoria) and #11 in batting average and in the top 2 or 3 defensively. he has played in 86 of 87 games and in this day and age of the coddled player that is something. tell me again why he is not deserving of a spot? i am not arguing that he should start but he is most deserving of being on the team.

solobass · 07-13-09, 10:59 AM

and if batting average is being used to exclude inge, calos pena is batting a whopping .228

themajormt · 07-13-09, 12:56 PM

Did the starter of this thread really post CAREER numbers as his excuse for being pissed Inge was selected???? The All Star game is not a LAST year or last 5 year event. Its the top players for the first half of the season... How stupid can you possibly be?????

Should Tim Wakefield not have made it because he has a career 4 ERA???

DwightShrute · 07-13-09, 12:59 PM

watch him win the HR derby BRANDON INGE+1300

paco · 07-13-09, 01:56 PM

Inge is a solid player, had a 2HR game yesterday also

Bigmikesm · 07-13-09, 02:02 PM

Inge would be my pick @ third this year. He's come up with a lot of clutch hits and rbi's.

07-13-09, 04:29 PM

Anybody who doesnt think Inge has played his way into this all-star game needs his head examined. Career numbers are ridiculous, these are the reason you get 40 year old washed up guys playing who have long ago lost their ability to play the game at a reasonable level. I also love the fact that the guy completely ignores Inge's brilliant defense this year. He probably wonders why Griffey didnt make the team this year.

edge323 · 07-13-09, 09:57 PM

you forgot the stat 0 HRs in the HR derby :-D

BobHarvey · 07-13-09, 10:45 PM

Inge is the first HRD contestant since 2005 to get shutout. Jason Bay (Pittsburgh) was the last.

paco · 07-13-09, 11:13 PM

Originally posted by BobHarvey

Inge is the first HRD contestant since 2005 to get shutout. Jason Bay (Pittsburgh) was the last.

He's saving his energy for wen it matters in a real game bottom 9th, 2 outs

MJFtheGenius · 07-13-09, 11:15 PM

If it were my choice I would take swisher

andywend · 07-13-09, 11:43 PM

Originally posted by DrStale

Anybody who doesnt think Inge has played his way into this all-star game needs his head examined. Career numbers are ridiculous, these are the reason you get 40 year old washed up guys playing who have long ago lost their ability to play the game at a reasonable level. I also love the fact that the guy completely ignores Inge's brilliant defense this year. He probably wonders why Griffey didnt make the team this year.

Should have bet the any batter 0 HR prop after reading this.

jkrap27 · 07-14-09, 12:28 AM

he got in based on this years numbers. still, i wont argue the fact that him and several others do not belong.