MLB All-Star Roster: Why Michael Bourn Was the Real Winner

Tony LaRussa started all of this a couple of days ago when he conveniently left Brandon Phillips and Johnny Cueto off of the National League All-Star roster.

It is only fitting, more like ironic, that fellow Cardinal David Freese finishes it by being the last player added to the team, winning the final vote by the fans.  He's having a solid year, batting .285 with 13 home runs and 50 RBI.

Every team had campaigns on social media sites promoting their most deserving player.  Michael Bourn, the most deserving player not on the team, has come up just short as of now.  His only shot at going to Kansas City is if another fellow National League All-Star gets injured between now and July 10.

Bourn has been putting in work all season long.  He's batting .307, has seven HR, 32 RBI, six triples, 23 stolen bases and an OBP of .812.

Seven homers and 32 RBI is impressive for a guy whose game isn't about power.  We all know Bourn can set the table as a prototypical leadoff man.  This year he's washing the dishes and putting them away after dinner's over as well.

There's no way I'm going to sit here and wish injury on anyone, but it will be a shame if Michael Bourn isn't showcasing his talent at next week's Midsummer Classic.

Nothing against David Freese, he's been solid, but he isn't even the most deserving Cardinal.  He had the phenomenal World Series last year as a St. Louis kid playing for his hometown team.  You couldn't script his performance in the Fall Classic, we know.  But that shouldn't carry over and factor into what he's doing this year.

His buddy Matt Holliday is batting .318 with 14 HR and 56 RBI, but hey it is what it is.  The fans have spoken and this is what they're saying.  Enjoy KC, Mr. Freese, go try to secure home-field advantage for the National League.

It's best we not even start on that topic.