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    I just gave him 10 more votes

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    Voted a buttload of time, can't believe we have the third best record i the NL and only 1 All-Star rep.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zitothebrave View Post
    Voted a buttload of time, can't believe we have the third best record i the NL and only 1 All-Star rep.
    Why? Its not about players from the best teams its about the best players. The Braves are winning because of depth. Who else should be a no-brainer on our roster aside from Kimbrel?

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    A's only have one player as well. The All Star game is not about team accomplishments, it's about individual players having great years.

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    freeman has a lead in at least 1 county of every state except New Hampshire.

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    Would be something if he could beat Puig.

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    If Puig makes it in then MLB needs to figure out a way to get Freeman in too. It seems like without the unfair media hype Freeman would likely be the winner.

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    Quote Originally Posted by weso1 View Post
    It seems like without the unfair media hype Freeman would likely be the winner.
    I'm not so sure the exorbitant hyping of Puig hasn't actually contributed to Freeman's ascendance in the vote by energizing the legions of Braves fans (and Dodgers haters) out there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jpx7 View Post
    I'm not so sure the exorbitant hyping of Puig hasn't actually contributed to Freeman's ascendance in the vote by energizing the legions of Braves fans (and Dodgers haters) out there.
    Espn is basivally negging for people to vote for puig. FF deserves it just as much.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChapelHillMatt View Post
    Regardless of what he will do or won't do, the fact of the matter is he's had a GREAT year up until this point and hasn't slowed down yet. 2 more hits last night. He's an electrifying player to watch. Where were the Dodgers before they called him up? They were floundering around at the bottom of the division. There is something to be said for what he's done. If this game is for the fans then what's wrong with baseball marketing this player and putting him in the game? Trout and Harper made it last year. I enjoy watching him play. He doesn't have to be on my favorite team for me to appreciate what he's accomplished. If he was on the Braves he would be getting the same attention he's getting now. Francoeur got a lot of media hype when he first came up if you'll recall.

    Remember I do agree that Freeman is more deserving, simply based on a larger sample size but if Puig gets in I'm not going to cry foul. Puig is an exciting player to watch and if fans want to see him then I have no problem with that.
    If you believe that Puig would be getting the same amount of coverage and push, then I don't know what to say. I don't know if you've been paying attention to ESPN recently like I have, but they're actively trying to handicap Freeman and the other nominees by telling the fans who they should vote for. They might as well bring out the desk and telephones into the studio and start a door to door campaign.

    There should be absolutely no bias like that at all from a world wide news network, and if they had any journalistic integrity they would be giving everyone on the ballot their due.

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    I guess my point is if you have put up the numbers Puig has and made the difference he has in the win/loss column then he should get the attention he's getting, regardless of where he's playing. It's not like they are hyping up someone that is hitting 240.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChapelHillMatt View Post
    I guess my point is if you have put up the numbers Puig has and made the difference he has in the win/loss column then he should get the attention he's getting, regardless of where he's playing. It's not like they are hyping up someone that is hitting 240.
    Then Justin should get in for his April

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    I saw how people were saying ff was leading the votes because of whats going on with his wife. I didnt catch that story. Is everything okay?

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    Quote Originally Posted by TURBO View Post
    Then Justin should get in for his April
    Why not, Harper got in for his April.

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    Quote Originally Posted by elmonthc View Post
    I saw how people were saying ff was leading the votes because of whats going on with his wife. I didnt catch that story. Is everything okay?
    Freeman is married?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChapelHillMatt View Post
    I guess my point is if you have put up the numbers Puig has and made the difference he has in the win/loss column then he should get the attention he's getting, regardless of where he's playing. It's not like they are hyping up someone that is hitting 240.
    But, my point is that it has been completely overbearing on ESPN's part, and it shouldn't be that way.

    I'm not trying to slight anything Puig has done, but I just don't care for the obvious bias because of where he plays. Having said that, he shouldn't be an All-Star.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CyYoung31 View Post
    But, my point is that it has been completely overbearing on ESPN's part, and it shouldn't be that way.

    I'm not trying to slight anything Puig has done, but I just don't care for the obvious bias because of where he plays. Having said that, he shouldn't be an All-Star.
    Fair enough

    I don't watch much ESPN

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    I just enjoy watching him play so if he gets in it's not a big deal to me. It's just an exhibition game.

    That said I've voted for Freeman.

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    Quote Originally Posted by elmonthc View Post
    Espn is basivally negging for people to vote for puig.
    I could basivally neg give a hit about Espn.

    VOTE FREDDIE FREEMAN NOW!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by zitothebrave View Post
    Voted a buttload of time, can't believe we have the third best record i the NL and only 1 All-Star rep.

    Could probably have at least 1 more (besides Freddie if he wins the vote). Molina is pretty banged up at the moment. Cards may decide not to send him, in which case Mac most definitely should be the replacement. Pretty sad that Mac isn't there anyways. He's having an outstanding season.

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