It has been several days since I have seen Trey Mancini play first base, but I am not sure I have emotionally recovered. I know he technically didn't lose that game. I know he owned up very honorably. It feels like that moment where you are destroying your buddy in a game, and you let up to try to cheer them up...and things get out of control and you lose. It was a total momentum changer. THEY COULD HAVE COME HOME .500!!! WHY AM I YELLING?!?!?!?!
Coming home and not taking care of business had continued to push another "sell" narrative on this front office that will push this fanbase into a place I do not enjoy.
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*deep breath*
The Cubs had very little visibility in the All Star game voting this year, not cracking the top 2 in voting (or even being remotely close) in any category. I would argue that I try to vote on an honor system for players that truly deserve the honor, as the All Star designation seems to come up during the imperfect Hall of Fame voting process. The issue I have with the voting in general is that it is a popularity contest. Teams use social media and fan clout to pressure their fanbases to vote for all the members on their team, regardless of their stats. I can be a "Cub homer," but that is something I do not do.
As you can see in the above photo, there is not a Cub that will get voted in as a starter. I decided to take this as an opportunity to ask a simple question: Which Chicago Cubs would I nominate to the All-Star Team?
1.) Dansby Swanson, SS (Elected by MLB as Reserve)
Dansby has been such an awesome non-story. He signed the large contract (7 years, $177M) and has done nothing but perform.
Among Shortstops he is:
- Tied for first in OAA (11). He lead the league with 18 at SS last year.
- He is walking more than he ever has. His OBP is .343
- Full Season stats coming in around 20 HRs, 70 RBIs and Elite defense. LOVE IT.
2.) Justin Steele AND Marcus Stroman (Elected by MLB to be Pitcher's on the Roster)
3.) Nico Hoerner
Nico is a fringe case for me, as his numbers do not leap off of the page. He had stiff competition with Mr. 400 Luis Arraez at the position. It cannot be denied the defensive value he brings to the team, along with bat to ball skills that are unparalleled. He leads the Cubs in Hits, RBIs, Runs, and Stolen Bases and Batting average. When you take that many offensive categories on a team, you deserve an All Star consideration.
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