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More All-Star outrage

Posted: Tue July 7, 1998

Last week, we asked you to tell us who got the biggest All-Star snub. Users answered by the hundreds, offended that players they saw as deserving were left out of the festivities in Colorado—and almost equally outraged that other players made the cut.

Here are more of the best responses. Click here to see the first batch.

With the Atlanta pitching staff, Kevin Millwood is not going to get much attention, but the kid quietly has 10 wins. I saw him pitch on July 4, and he was awesome.
—Mike Natale, Clearwater, Fla.

No one got snubbed. The fan pays the tab and the fans voted for who they want to see. If MLB wants to hold a second game and have the top players at each position compete, LET THEM. I want to see Hall of Fame players like Ripken, Griffey, Clemens and Maddux.
—Dave, Baltimore

Toronto first baseman Carlos Delgado (.308 BA, 17 HR, 57 RBIs). Even after missing the first month he has outperformed just about every first baseman since his return, including All-Stars Rafael Palmeiro of Baltimore and Jim Thome of Cleveland.
—Dan Rayment

Phillies third baseman Scott Rolen. Apparently, all you have to do is hit home runs to make the team. He is batting .303, has 17 HRs and 61 RBI—and doesn't get the luxury of playing at Coors Field, like Colorado All-Star Vinny Castilla, the player picked ahead of him.
—Pete Salveson, Philadelphia

Brewers third baseman Jeff Cirillo got the All-Star snub, definitely. In the past, I can see why he didn't get it, but now that his team is contending for the Central for the first time in a couple of years, he definitely should have gotten on. He is batting .309, and he might not have the home runs (6) and RBIs (36), but his fielding is tremendous (.971, 5th in N.L.).
—Jake Te Winkel, Ootsburg, Wis.

I hate the Cubs, but, rookie Kerry Wood was one of the most deserving pitchers in MLB and he did not make the All-Star lineup! Let fans pick the pitchers, since National League All-Star manager Jim Leyland of Florida obviously can't.
—Amanda Losinski, Franklin, Wis.

I think Toronto outfielder Jose Canseco should have gotten a slot in the All-Star Game. He has done a lot for this game, and this year his career is on the rebound (24 HR, 48 RBI).
—Larry McCullough, Philadelphia, Miss.

Cubs second baseman Mickey Morandini got the worst deal of all the players who were snubbed, because he got snubbed twice. He is a good choice for the Cubs MVP (.327 BA in '98), and that's saying a lot with All-Star Sammy Sosa and phenom Kerry Wood on the team. Once Sammy decided to sit the game out with the sore shoulder, Morandini should have been the easy pick over Cincinnati's Bret Boone.
—Mark Erickson, Des Moines, Iowa

Gary Disarcina, the Angels' shortstop. Gary was one of the hottest players in the month of June (.360, 2 HR, 10 RBI) as the Angels drove their way to command the American League West.
—Ashley Levine, Chatsworth, Calif.

Mets shortstop Rey Ordonez. Say what you will about his bat—defensively, he's the best there is at a position that is all about what you can do with your glove and arm. It's almost as if he can be as game-changing in the field as the Cardinals' Mark McGwire is at bat. The fact is, although the other guys produce runs, he probably saves a run or two most games.
—Don Seaman, Bloomingdale, N.J.

Texas pitcher Rick Helling. He's put together an excellent year, and he's come back from the hardship he faced early in his major league career to be an excellent pitcher this year (11-4).
—Jeremy Brady, Arvilla, N.D.

Anaheim pitcher Chuck Finley. He's the heart and soul of the organization. Look at where the Angels are now. He's had that team on his shoulder for some time now (8-4, 135 Ks this season).
—Ron Matteson, Long Beach, Calif.

How can you leave off Tampa Bay first baseman Fred McGriff, a proven all-around team leader who should be rewarded for years of consistency and highlight-tape homers? Nearing the end of his career he should have got the nod in my view.
—Jeff Leroux, Pickering, Ont.

Montreal outfielder Vladimir Guerrero. Every team has at least one representative, and Montreal reliever Ugueth Urbina is a good pitcher, don't get me wrong. But with the kind of defense and all-out play Guerrero has been offering (.308, 14 HR, 45 RBI), he's ready for the spotlight—at the All-Star game.
—Jerry Govert, Beloit, Wis.

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