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Philadelphia Phillies All-Stars, Yes or No?

Patrick Gallen by Senior Analyst Written on June 08, 2009
NEW YORK - MAY 24:  Ryan Howard #6 of the Philadelphia Phillies laughs after hitting a single on a checked swing against the New York Yankees on May 24, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images) (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Ryan Howard: YES. The Big Guy hasn’t been to the Midsummer Classic since his MVP season of 2006.  This year, he deserves another trip.  While he is still striking out a ton (68 k’s in 220 at-bats) his power numbers remain among the games best.  Howard has 17 home runs and 47 RBI, both good for fourth best in the NL.  Albert Pujols is a given as the starter, but Howard, along with Adrian Gonzalez of the San Diego Padres, should be there as well.

Chase Utley: YES. He’s going to be voted in anyway and there isn’t really anyone else in his orbit from the National League.  Utley has slipped a bit with his average, but he’s still hitting for power and knocking in runs. His .987 OPS is by far the best in baseball among 2B's,...


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