It is a shame that none of the San Diego Padres pitching staff is being represented in the 2010 All Star Game. This staff is leading practically every stat in the whole MLB with a team ERA of just 3.07. Heath Bell, our closer, is part of the Final Man vote. It is a shame to baseball to not let him on the All Star Team

Brandon, why should I do this?
Here is why.

Record: 4-0
ERA: 1.72 in 37 games
IP (innings pitched): 36.2
Saves: 23 (MLB leading)
H: 35
R: 9
ER: 7
WHIP (Walk and Hits Per Innings Pitched): 1.34 (this means he'll give up at least a BB or H per inning)
BB/K (base on balls per strikeout): 3.5:1 (he'll strike out about three guys per walk given)

Just a little personal story, he almost didn't become a MLB pitcher. He was all set to join the Marines, when his dad (retired Marine) told him to stick with baseball because that's what he does best. Not only is Heath Bell a fantastic pitcher, but he was willing to put on a uniform to serve his country.

Brandon, the NL pitching staff is stacked already with Ubaldo Jimenez, Tim Lincecum, and Adam Wainwright. Why do we need to put Heath Bell in there?
Again. Look at the stats. Those are impressive stats. Wouldn't you want that on your roster?

Brandon, Heath Bell was in the All Star Game last year and guess what he did, he blew the save by giving up a run. Answer me that.
Yes. I will not lie, he blew the save by giving up a run. That brought great shame to us all. However, I feel a man should be able to redeem himself and be given a 2nd opportunity.

Ok, I might do this. Where should I vote?
Right here!

In any case, Brandon, I think we can all agree that there are 8 Yankees players in the AL AST, and that is 7 Yankees too many.
You have my undying support in this cause!

Go for Delmon Young if you're just voting National League and need an American Leaguer, he's awesome.

Damn you, why couldn't you title this a baseball thread or something, I had to click into here just to find out what the hell it was about.
Being a sticky I assumed it was important too

Lol. One time when the pads were here in SF I was in the bleachers watching batting practice. Heath Bell was in the outfield with all the pitchers. He blew a save the game before and somebody reminded him of this, calling him "Taco Bell" in the process. He turned around all pissed and shouted something back about showing respect.

I'll vote for him though, just to rep the west.

I think Votto deserves the NL vote.

I voted 5 times. I'll vote for Bell just to keep Votto out. **** Cincy.

It is some rank BS that this is a sticky thread, dalf... -_-

Damn, I was going to use the Report Post option but I'm not sure if this thread as a sticky qualifies as spam or not. I'd probably get banned or penalty points or something for reporting this abuse of power.

Whoa holy **** gandalf this is really big no if anything it's just a run on sentence ending with the words I don't care.

I voted for Zimmerman because they didn't pick Strasburg, and the representative for the Nats is boring. Zimmerman's pretty good but he's exciting. Also how many closers do you need?

Also dalfsux.

This IS important!

This was not worth a sticky. Bad dalf.

pffft.

I don't watch baseball.

Is dalf drunk?

Sorry, stupid question.

Hahahaha

Good news, everyone! Heath Bell made it to the All Star Game! He is replacing Yovani Gallardo of the Brewers!

Now I can unstick this and put some of your guys' minds and hearts at ease because I stickied a thread.

MLB: No one gives a ****

NO U JERKSTORE

Can you all go vote for zimmerman now?

u admittin it was dumb

dalf p.s. i like your smile and your wiley wiles