Bucs Annual All-Star representative
Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2023 2:16 pm
Well, once again, no Pirate is selected to start the All-Star game.
So, in what has become an afterthought to the process, the question being asked is: "Who will get selected to represent the Pirates?"
From where I sit (in Southern New Jersey), there are 3 possible choices.
1. David Bednar
2. Mitch Keller
3. Andrew McCutchen
Bednar is an easy choice - among the leaders in saves, despite not having consistent opportunities, and the Bucs lone selection last year. Likely the selection again.
Keller has had a really good year, but his recent struggles will likely take him out of consideration despite righting the ship recently. He remains among the league leaders in strikeouts, and is up there in wins. Another strong start could swing his selection.
Cutch is easily the sentimental choice, especially with his recent hot streak. In what is shaping up as a possible Comeback Player of the year campaign, he leads the team in HR's and is among the leagues DH leaders.
With Shelton being selected as bench coach for Rob Thompson, this may be one of those years where the Pirates actually get more than one selection.
Feel free to create a poll, but I'm going to go with 2 selections this year. Let's discuss!
With Bednar in competition with several other closers, I'll go with Mitch Keller and Cutch.
So, in what has become an afterthought to the process, the question being asked is: "Who will get selected to represent the Pirates?"
From where I sit (in Southern New Jersey), there are 3 possible choices.
1. David Bednar
2. Mitch Keller
3. Andrew McCutchen
Bednar is an easy choice - among the leaders in saves, despite not having consistent opportunities, and the Bucs lone selection last year. Likely the selection again.
Keller has had a really good year, but his recent struggles will likely take him out of consideration despite righting the ship recently. He remains among the league leaders in strikeouts, and is up there in wins. Another strong start could swing his selection.
Cutch is easily the sentimental choice, especially with his recent hot streak. In what is shaping up as a possible Comeback Player of the year campaign, he leads the team in HR's and is among the leagues DH leaders.
With Shelton being selected as bench coach for Rob Thompson, this may be one of those years where the Pirates actually get more than one selection.
Feel free to create a poll, but I'm going to go with 2 selections this year. Let's discuss!
With Bednar in competition with several other closers, I'll go with Mitch Keller and Cutch.