State of the Sox: My Analysis of the Boston Red Sox All-Stars

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Tim Wakefield

Boston's all time starts leader is now officially an All Star for the first time after his very good season as of late. He is leading the MLB in wins (Tie of 10 wins) and he also has only lost three games this season for the Red Sox.

Wakefield was a substantial staple to the pitching staff in the beginning of the season when Lester, Beckett, and Matsuzaka were all struggling. Wakefield was the savior, but I'm not sure if he should be an All Star and I really feel that Joe Madden had to pick Wakefield.

Wakefield's 4.03 ERA is not that pretty and he also has not been an innings eater as well. I think Madden was pressured into this because, well this was the Red Sox veteran's last chance in my opinion. Who knows if he will ever be this solid again?

Why not give him some respect as his career comes to a close and let him be in an All Star game. There are other pitchers who should have been in this game that will not because Wakefield took the spot, someone like Kevin Millwood of the Texas Rangers.

I really admired what Wake had to say regarding the All Star Game and he is certainly not a publicity hog who died for this game. He just says if he wins, then good for him...if he doesn't, oh well a young kid gets the spot he deserves. I also think his run support has saved his record, but I think Wakefield just deserves to be in this game.

Recap

Although I'm very upset that Dustin Pedroia is in the All Star game, I do think that everyone else earned a spot in one way or another. I'm glad Youkilis is on the bench, but I'm also mad that Morneau is not starting.

Papelbon is also a "lucky" player this year to me. As for Bay, Beckett, and Wakefield, I am glad they are all in the game and this was really Wakefield's last shot.

I look forward to the All Star Game and here are some of my random thoughts about the rest of the game

1. Surprised Josh Hamilton is starting? Me too.

2. Where the hell is Adam Dunn? He is having a great year

3. Adrian Gonzalez and Ryan Howard are on the bench? That just shows that Pujols is a monster. Almost 100 RBIs in the first half of the season is out of this world.

Well that is all for now and I hope you enjoyed another episode of State of the Sox

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