Mets 2009 All-Stars Ready For Action

Three Mets are in St. Louis today for the mid-season festivities. David Wright will be starting at third base and hitting sixth in the National League lineup. Francisco Rodriguez is in the bullpen and it’ll be interesting to see where he gets into the game. In my mind, he should pitch the eighth inning. Trevor Hoffman should get the ninth, despite the fact that he was added because Jonathan Broxton couldn’t make it because of injury.

The Mets have asked Charlie Manuel, the NL manager, not to use Johan Santana unless it’s an emergency. So don’t plan on seeing Santana unless the game goes to extra innings. Santana just pitched on Saturday and threw seven innings against the Reds. I’d be thrilled if he didn’t make it into the game tonight at all for the Mets sake. He’s too important to risk in an exhibition game.

Of course, Carlos Beltran would have been starting in center field but he’s recovering from a bone bruise to his leg.

Enjoy the game tonight. I know that I will be. Sure, it’s an exhibition but the National League could sure use a win. It’s been a long time and the Mets could use home field advantage in the World Series this year. Right?

TD

Dave, what's your opinion on the All Star game determining home field advantage in the World Series?

It wouldn't surprise me if Charlie puts Johan in, just to mess with the Met's front office.

Dave Doyle

I like the All-Star game determining home field for the World Series. The funny thing is that I used to consider myself to be a baseball "purist". But I love inter-league games too. So I guess I can't say that anymore. But I still can't stand the designated hitter.

The All-Star game needed a little juice added to it. Having the game be just an exhibition was a little boring. I like that they have something on the line when they play.

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