For the 93rd year of the Midsummer Classic, baseball goes to T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington. The last time the mid-summer classic was played in Seattle was in 2001. Now every year there is always a lot of discussion and some of it a little dated about how the teams are put together. No system will ever be perfect. Fans don’t always get it right and managers won’t either, nor the commissioner’s office. The fact that the players are able to vote for participants was a great choice and they know who is deserving. Regardless of who should or shouldn’t be in the game lets just accept that the best players will always be involved one way or another. Here are my all-stars keeping with the rules that every team be represented and a total of 32 players for each league.
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National League West
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1. San Diego Padres
They got over the hump and eliminated the Dodgers in the NLDS last season. Now it is their time to take the division crown from them.
2. Los Angeles Dodgers
A rather quiet offseason from them considering they lost a good bit of talent from a World Series contending roster.
3. Arizona Diamondbacks
The amount of minor leaguers that are ready or are about to be called up is off the charts with this franchise.
4. San Francisco Giants
What looked to be an interesting offseason ended with a whimper, but there are some pieces that could prove to be a perfect fit.
5. Colorado Rockies
Anyone know what the plan is here?
Player to Watch: OF Juan Soto – San Diego Padres
Best Acquisition: SS Xander Bogaerts – San Diego Padres
New Kid on the Block: OF Corbin Carroll – Arizona Diamondbacks
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StandardFor the 92nd year of the Midsummer Classic, baseball goes to Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The last time the mid-summer classic was played in LA was in 1980. Now every year there is always a lot of discussion and some of it a little dated about how the teams are put together. No system will ever be perfect. Fans don’t always get it right and managers won’t either, nor the commissioner’s office. The fact that the players are able to vote for participants was a great choice and they know who is deserving. Regardless of who should or shouldn’t be in the game lets just accept that the best players will always be involved one way or another. Here are my all-stars keeping with the rules that every team be represented and a total of 32 players for each league.
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1. Los Angeles Dodgers
The rich got richer with the addition of Freddie Freeman being put into a stacked lineup.
2. San Diego Padres
With Tatis Jr. getting hurt to start the year it will slow down expectations, but the rotation should be much improved with a new manager aboard.
3. San Francisco Giants
They went for it last year and couldn’t finish the job. Now without the retired Buster Posey there will be a void this season.
4. Colorado Rockies
Just a few seasons after trading away Nolan Arenado, they spent big money to get Kris Bryant. Make it make sense.
5. Arizona Diamondbacks
Once again this franchise doesn’t know what it wants to do, but they should be taking things slow this season and don’t overreact one way or the other.
Player to Watch: SS Trea Turner – Los Angeles Dodgers
Best Acquisition: 1B Freddie Freeman – Los Angeles Dodgers
New Kid on the Block: C Joey Bart – San Francisco Giants
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1. Los Angeles Dodgers
A stacked roster now has a former AL MVP in Mookie Betts to torment opposing pitchers.
2. Arizona Diamondbacks
They took some important steps forward last season and now have Madison Bumgarner to anchor their staff.
3. San Diego Padres
This could be a big year for them with two high priced players (Hosmer and Machado) and a nice blend of up and coming talent around the diamond.
4. Colorado Rockies
Not much to speak of other than a very vocal star in Nolan Arenado not liking the direction of the club.
5. San Francisco Giants
They are a far cry from where they were 10 years ago.
Player to Watch: 3B Nolan Arenado – Colorado Rockies
Best Acquisition: OF Mookie Betts – Los Angeles Dodgers
New Kid on the Block: 2B Gavin Lux – Los Angeles Dodgers Continue reading

