Who Should Be the AL's Starter for the 2006 All Star Game?
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by user Chachi
Yes, I know the MLB All-Star Game is still a month away, but I thought now was as good a time as any to take a look at the possible starters. First I'll start with the American League. Remember, many (if not all) of these players will still have 4 or 5 more starts before the All-Star break. Some could totally fall out of contention and others could move up, but these are the ones I feel are vying for the honor right now.
- Mike Mussina, New York Yankees - 8-2, 2.76 ERA, 1 CG, 94.2 IP (leads AL), 85 K, 16 BB, 0.99 WHIP. Moose has been stellar this year and has solidified himself as the ace of the Yankees staff. As of right now I think he deserves the start over the other guys, but it's still a tight race.
- Roy Halladay, Toronto Blue Jays - 7-1, 2.93 ERA, 2 CG, 43 K, 10 BB, 1.01 WHIP. Roy is having another Cy Young type of season and is helping the Jays keep pace with the Sox and the Yanks in the East.
- Jose Contreras, Chicago White Sox - 6-0, 2.54 ERA, 36 K, 20 BB, 1.04 WHIP. The only thing holding Contreras back from being number one is the fact he's missed time due to injury. He could still make a strong surge over the next three weeks. Fun stat, batters are only slugging .301 against Contreras this year, the best in the AL.
- Curt Schilling, Boston Red Sox - 9-2, 3.81 ERA, 77 K, 9 BB, 1.03 WHIP The old Curt is back and he's mowing down hitters. Schilling's been Boston's most consistent starter with Beckett, Clement, and Wakefield struggling at times. Only concern here is the 13 HR he's given up already this year, a rarity for Schill.
- Johan Santana, Minnesota Twins - 6-4, 3.16 ERA, 91 K, 16 BB, 1.05 WHIP Living proof that a great win/loss percentage does not make a pitcher. Too bad the Twins have been so bad in the first half wasting many of his efforts.
Honorable Mention: Kenny Rogers, Scott Kazmir, Justin Verlander, Barry Zito, C.C. Sabathia
Date
Mon 06/12/06, 11:51 am EST
