Comments on: Nelson Cruz Going To All-Star Game

By: Bobby in Bryan

Bobby in Bryan — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:44:27 +0000

Glad to hear that Nellie’s made it to the AS game–I voted for him over Hamilton. I don’t get why he’s been out of the lineup for three games. With Murphy, Byrd, Cruz, Hamilton and Jones in the mix, they can play in the outfield for three days, DH one or two other days, and sit down and be available for pinch-hitting and late-inning defensive replacement the other day. I’ve always thought that Washington’s done a great job of keeping everyone fresh and in the games. Is there something else going on here that we are not hearing about?

By: BaseballGirl11

BaseballGirl11 — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:13:03 +0000

Cruz made it over Byrd because Byrd was a write-in and Cruz was actually on the ballot.

By: Sean

Sean — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:59:53 +0000

Congrats Nellie. Has played good D as well and everyone in league knows not to test arm. Hopefully he can start getting consistant playing time because he has talent to make All Star game consistently. Ber no one had 2 Ranger outfielders making All Star game coming out of Spring Training. We need to decide if Byrd is going to be resigned. If he is great but if not he needs to be moved in a package because of outfield depth and Cruz is long term guy who should play everyday

By: Greg

Greg — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:28:54 +0000

Because up until this point Cruz had been a full time player while Byrd was platooning. That and 20 HR will get you noticed by the players

By: Ehren

Ehren — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:18:34 +0000

wonder how cruz got more votes from players than byrd.

By: Juboon

Juboon — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:13:19 +0000

Well, go Nelly! Good job on making the player selection list! Hope he has a great time, and that he competes in the Derby.

By: Rangers Fan

Rangers Fan — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:12:12 +0000

wow- I didn’t know he finished so high in the player voting. I hope he’s in our lineup tonight.

By: Greg

Greg — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:10:14 +0000

*makes grumbling comment about him not playing for three days in a row*