All-Star Cubs

With today being the last day for All-Star voting lets take a look at which Cubs deserve to be on the team. While Cubs fans feel like they should have their whole infield starting like they did in 2016, that is just not possible every year. There a few close races going on with voting with Willson Contreras up just over 8,000 votes on Buster Posey at last report. Javier Baez is close to Atlanta Braves infielder Ozzie Albies. Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant are also within striking distance as voting wraps up later this evening.

Before we get to who should be on the team lets first list the players that have no chance of making the team. Any middle reliever, Ian Happ, Ben Zobrist, and any back up role player.

Now on to who deserves to be on their chances to make it.

Locks

Jon Lester

Max Scherzer will more than likely start the game, but Lester has a very good chance to be the first guy out of the bullpen for the national league. If I were in charge of the team I would start Scherzer, followed by Lester and then bring in Jacob deGrom for a nasty right, left, right combination. Lester is currently tied for the league lead in wins with 11 and is 4th in the leagues in ERA (2.25). He has been the rock for the Cubs rotation this year and will definitely make the All-Star team.

Javier Baez

Baez could still get voted in as the starter at second base but even if he does not make it he will get selected for the team. Second is a loaded position this year with Baez, Ozzie Albies and Scooter Gennett all having great years. Baez is second in home runs with 16 and first in rbi with 61. He is also hitting .286 which is third in the league for second baseman. Besides his stats he is arguably the most exciting player in baseball. Between his tags at second or his dashes around the bases, Baez is one of the guys fans are always watching. He will be a joy to see in the All-Star game representing the Cubs. Just take a look this highlight from Wednesday’s game against the Tigers.

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