The Real 2010 National League All Star Team

Another year where fans vote for their favorites rather then the more deserving. COULD THIS BE THE REASON THE NL CONTINUES TO LOSE THE ALL STAR GAME!?!? I wonder.

So many players have been voted on by fans that are undeserving it is pathetic. I still cannot forget the abomination that was Kosuke Fukudome becoming a national league all star. Once again a similar player has been added (thank you Manuel).

This slideshow will show the players that I believe should represent the National League.

Note: Every team will be represented in this Slideshow.  I will also set the batting order and roster up to NL rules (no DH). 

Catcher- Miguel Olivo

The anchor of a much improved Rockies pitching staff has been a great fielder and hitter as well. Olivo has thrown out 20/39 stolen base attempts (51%), while the NL starter Molina has thrown out 18/38 stolen base attempts (47%).

This doesn't seem like a huge difference until the batting statistics are presented. Miguel Olivo has 37 R, 11 HR, 6 2B, 5 3B (yes, a catcher has 5 3B), 39 RBI, .308 AVG, and .365 OBP.

Yadiers stats are.... not even close. He only beats Olivo with 9 2B and boasts a horrible .231 AVG and .310 OBP.

Come on people! Cardinals fans, I'm putting this one on you.

1B-Albert Pujols

2B-Martin Prado

3B- David Wright

SS-Hanley Ramirez

LF- Ryan Braun

CF-Andrew McCutchen

RF-Corey Hart

Batting Order

#1. Martin Prado (.330 AVG)
#2. Andrew McCutchen (.375 OBP & 20 SB)
#3. Hanley Ramirez (13 HR & 15 SB)
#4. Albert Pujols (20 HR & .415 OBP)
#5. David Wright (.391 OBP & 64 RBI)
#6. Corey Hart (19 HR & 61 RBI)
#7. Ryan Braun (.299 AVG & 11 HR/SB)
#8. Miguel Olivo (.308 AVG & 11HR)
#9. Pitcher

SP-Josh Johnson

Many people may think I'm crazy that I chose Josh Johnson over Ubaldo Jimenez. However, Johnson has shown he is the best pitcher in the national, and major league.

Johnson is the leader in the NL for ERA (1.82), 5th in K (115), 2nd in WHIP (.965), and has an 8-3 record. Ubaldo has seen his ERA rise to 2.27 (terrible, right?) due to his last 3 starts along with his whip. While Ubaldo does have MLB best record (14-1), Johnson has the best stuff going into the all star game.

I want the best pitcher pitching for the NL. A couple weeks ago that would have been Ubaldo Jimenez. Now however, its Josh Johnson.

Voters: The Marlins need all the help they can get for their players to be voted in. The 100 fans they have already used all their effort on Han Ran. Come on people, STEP UP.

RP-Heath Bell

Pitching Rotation

Here is the NL all star pitching staff:

RP. Jonathon Broxton
RP. Heath Bell
RP. Brian Wilson
RP. Arthur Rhodes
SP. Ubaldo Jimenez
SP. Tim Lincecum
SP. Matt Latos
SP. Roy Halladay
SP. Josh Johnson
SP. Jaime Garcia
SP. Yovani Gallardo
SP. Clayton Kershaw
SP. Mike Pelfrey

Excluded:
Matt Capps
Evan Meek
Tim Hudson
Chris Carpenter

Reserves

C. Brian McCann
1B. Joey Votto
1B. Ryan Howard
2B. Brandon Phillips
2B. Rickie Weeks
SS. Jose Reyes
3B. Scott Rollen
OF. Josh Willingham
OF. Chris Young
OF. Marlon Byrd
OF. Michael Bourn
OF. Andre Ethier

Unfortunately Byrd, Bourn, and Young sneak onto the all star team because their teams lack players good enough to earn a spot.