The last time a Phillies manager had a hand in selecting the NL All-Stars was 1994 when Jim Fregosi led the NL squad. Fregosi took two of his own coaches to Pittsburgh that year - John Vukovich and Johnny Podres.Mariano Duncan was the starting second baseman for the NL and he was joined by center fielder Lenny Dykstra, starting pitcher Danny Jackson and closer Doug Jones. Jones had replaced Mitch Williams as the team's closer after the two relievers were swapped for each other in December 1993.
This year, and as announced this afternoon, second baseman Chase Utley and outfielder Raul Ibañez (if healthy) will start for the NL All-Stars. Manager Charlie Manuel selected first baseman Ryan Howard to join the team - giving him three reserve first baseman to choose from on July 14th. Shane Victorino could (and should) become the 4th Phillie on the NL team if he wins the Final Vote.
I absolutely love the All-Star Game. Charlie, Chase, Raul, Ryan and hopefully the Flyin' Hawaiian will all receive 2009 Chachi All-Star cards.
VOTE SHANE!!
ReplyDeleteA most memorable all-star game was seen in Hagerstown MD...every one else fell asleep leaving you with pencil and paper recording every event.
ReplyDeleteJenna has the All-Star Game snacks ready, and I will be keeping score once again.
ReplyDeleteLove this photo! Interesting that Duncan and Jackson don't seem to have the 1994 ASG patch that Dykstra and Jones have. They seem to be hiding the traditional MLB 125th patch that all the teams wore that season.
ReplyDeleteGreat observation - I never noticed that before.
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