Carlos Pena Is An All-Star, John Jaso Called Up

by Erik Hahmann on Jul 12, 2009 11:08 AM EDT

Per Marc Lancaster, Carlos Pena is replacing Dustin Pedroia on the AL All Star team. Congrats Carlos, you deserve it. Pena will also participate in the Home Run Derby.

Also, Grant Balfour has been placed on the bereavement list. John Jaso will replace him on the roster today. Balfour is expected back by Friday.

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I know Balfour hasn't been pitching great, but how about show some concern on him rather than "John Jaso".

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 12, 2009 11:09 AM EDT reply actions

He must be flying to Australia if he'll be back by Friday.

Sign lady must die.

by EminenceFront on Jul 12, 2009 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions

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http://www.draysbay.com/2009/7/11/946302/dioner-navarro-might-be-heading-to#18116064

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 12, 2009 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions

I saw it. And?

Sign lady must die.

by EminenceFront on Jul 12, 2009 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, i don't get it

he responded to me

by Raymondo on Jul 12, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions

I think RJ was pissed that I had pointed out he was an insensitive stat-head.

He dealt with his feelings by mocking me in a blistering attack.

by plasticman on Jul 12, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions

What's wrong with Pedroia?

by Raymondo on Jul 12, 2009 11:14 AM EDT reply actions

His wife is ill.

Sign lady must die.

by EminenceFront on Jul 12, 2009 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions

I thought she was having a little hobbit baby

Swav or Die
For the lulz

by SRQman on Jul 12, 2009 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions

ESPNNews said his wife is ill.

They could be wrong.

Sign lady must die.

by EminenceFront on Jul 12, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions

Both of you are correct.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/allstar09/news/story?id=4322090

“Early labor complications” is the word on the street.

Gross for an everyday position! (no offense, Kapler)

by BWoodrum on Jul 12, 2009 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Dwarfism.

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 12, 2009 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions

I know Pedroia isn't on our team, but how about show some concern on him rather than "Carlos Pena"

Swav or Die
For the lulz

by SRQman on Jul 12, 2009 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions

10:1 odds she gives birth to a leperchaun

SOSH AUCTION to K ALS

by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 12, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Do any of the Rays all stars have that as a bonus in their contracts?

by Raymondo on Jul 12, 2009 11:17 AM EDT reply actions

I think it was posted earlier.

Swav or Die
For the lulz

by SRQman on Jul 12, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions

It is different for each player

Most got 25, ZO only got 10

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by FreeZorilla on Jul 12, 2009 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions

Evan got 50

So long, Sweet Lime!

by PlayOnWords on Jul 12, 2009 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions

I think Longo got 50, Zobrist 10 and the rest 25

by gatorman2k2 on Jul 12, 2009 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions

I like how Ian Kinsler gets screwed over, again.

Poor guy.

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 12, 2009 11:28 AM EDT reply actions

That's what the Rangers get for not making the world series last year.

Yeah, he got screwed. But Pena did 2 years ago, so it’s all good.

I can't wait until we trade him for a reliever.

by kericr on Jul 12, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Kinsler is a fine player but his OBP is at .332. He hits for power and his ISOd is respectable but he’s not a world beater like he was earlier in the year. That OBP is ugly. Ugly enough for me to say that Kinsler shouldn’t be a slam dunk even though he plays a premium position.

But Pedroia isn’t having a good year either so it’s all stupid anyways.

by sattp on Jul 12, 2009 12:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions