But Braves fans have been torn in the All-Star Game's Final Vote. Do we vote in Chipper one final time, rewarding him for an unparalleled career? Or do we vote for Michael, the clutch player who has been a human highlight film for the team all season long? Luckily for Braves fans, the dilemma ended yesterday with Chipper being added to the NL roster as a replacement for injured Dodger outfielder, Matt Kemp.
"The one reason I'm really glad it happened today is because now we can all vote for Mike Bourn and get him there," Chipper said. "Mike Bourn has been our most valuable player this year. He has jump-started our offense time and time again. When he came over to shake my hand to congratulate me, I told him he was coming with. ... So we've got to get him there."
OK, Braves fans. You heard what the man said. Let's get Michael Bourn to the All-Star Game. Voting ends on July 5th at 4pm and you can vote as many times as you want. At last count, Michael was in last place. So vote early and vote often!
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I just checked the standings and David Freese is leading the voting (now that Chipper is out) Michael's stats are way better than David's. Braves fans, don't let the Cards fan show you up!
ReplyDeleteAlso, apparently there is some kind "gentlemen's" agreement with Royals fans that Braves fans will make JONATHAN BROXTON our AL selection, and they will do the same with Michael. Hopefully, this will double up our votes.
ReplyDeleteHa! I didn't know about the agreement but I had been voting for Broxton since he's the only local player on the ballot. And like Michael, he really does deserve to go. Hopefully both Royals fans and Braves fans will end up happy!
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