All-Star snubs

Every year there will be a few guys left off the All-Star team that appear to have the numbers to make the team. But of course, if you put these guys on the team then it means you'll have to take someone off. It's a good debate that in the end doesn't mean much but since no games are being played, let's have it.

NATIONAL LEAGUE SNUBS

Christopher Siddall, Fargo Dirtbags P: The fact that Siddall is a setup guy surely hurts his chances at an All-Star spot but when you've been as dominant in as many innings as Siddall has, I don't think you should be penalized because you don't have any saves (which by the way is a very overrated stat). Let's compare Siddall to his All-Star teammate, closer Bert Price. Siddall beats Price in IP (80.1 to 49.1), ERA (1.12 to 2.55), OAV (.171 to .176), WHIP (0.86 to 0.89), and K/9 (9.52 to 8.21). Now, which one looks more All-Star worthy to you? Also of note, Wily Mo Owens is an All-Star with a 4.70 ERA thanks to his 27 saves. Goes to show you how much saves are valued in selecting All-Stars.

Tyler Wilson, Fargo Dirtbags P: Despite having a lower WHIP, ERA, OAV, and SLG, to go with identical Ks as New Orleans' All-Star pitcher Jose Merced, Wilson is not an All-Star. Merced's 11-4 record compared to Wilson's 9-7 record appears to have helped him get the nod but if he's All-Star worthy then it's clear that Wilson is as well.

Jack Wilkerson, Cincinnati Dragons CF: Just so I understand this, the guy who leads the NL in AVG, OBP and OPS is not an All-Star, yet Carlos Cervantes is? Really? I know Carlos is a much better fielder but come on now, it's not like he's Andruw Jones out there. And their offensive numbers are not really close. Hard to believe there isn't room for Wilkerson on the All-Star squad.

Lyle Barber, New Orleans Voodoo 1B: This is a tough one because Thomas Keisler and Antonio Cone are certainly deserving All-Star selections. Barber's AVG, OBP, SLG and OPS is better than both Keisler's and Cone's but the two All-Stars make up for that a bit with their SB numbers. It seems Barber is a deserving All-Star, though if it means either Keisler or Cone would have to be taken off the team, that's a tough argument.

AMERICAN LEAGUE SNUBS

Burt Stevenson, Milwaukee Manic Maulers 1B: Stevenson has put up some All-Star worthy numbers since coming over to Milwaukee. Stevenson has higher OBP, SLG, OPS, more walks, and fewer strikeouts than All-Star first baseman Davey Barrios. His numbers also compare favorably to Anthony Benard, the other All-Star first baseman. Looks like he may have gotten the shaft here.

Ajax Drabek, Anaheim Sleepers P: Like Wilson, Drabek's All-Star resume is apparently missing a couple of wins, though 8 at the break isn't shabby. Drabek boasts a lower WHIP, ERA, OAV and OBP than All-Star pitcher Philip Allensworth. He's got fewer Ks and wins but he's also started four less games. If Allensworth is All-Star worthy, and he is, then Drabek should be as well.