Wednesday, July 4, 2007

2007 Ken Phelps All-Star Team

Here's the complete 2007 Ken Phelps All-Star Team, with links to individual write-ups. Selection criteria include: 1) in the minors (mostly) this season and last, 2) "freely available" (waiver claim, minor league free agent, long-time minor leaguer), and 3) performance that stands out among AAA peers.

Position Players:
LF: Ryan Raburn, 26, Tigers
CF: Darnell McDonald, 28, Nationals
RF: Hiram Bocachica, 31, Padres
3B: Scott Seabol, 32, Marlins
SS: D'Angelo Jimenez, 29, Nationals
2B: Jeff Keppinger, 27, Reds
1B: Joe Dillon, 31, Brewers
C: JD Closser, 27, As
DH: JR House, 27, Orioles

Honorable Mention:
LF/2B/3B: Bobby Scales, 29, Red Sox
2B: Edgar Gonzalez, 26, Cardinals
3B/2B: Jack Hannahan, 27, Twins

Starting Pitchers:
Devern Hansack, RHP, 29, Red Sox
Ron Chiavacci, RHP, 29, Tigers
Buddy Carlyle, RHP, 29, Braves
Mike Gosling, LHP, 26, Reds
Bobby Livingston, LHP, 24, Reds

Relief Pitchers:

Cory Doyne, RHP, 26, Orioles
Grant Balfour, RHP, 29, Brewers
Brian Sanches, RHP, 28, Phillies
Travis Driskill, RHP, 35, Astros
Dan Giese, RHP, 30, Giants

My Ken Phelps All-Stars can play, and could fill a role for the right major league team. They just need a chance. Free the Ken Phelps All-Stars!

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