Cole Hamels for NL All Star Team

[rep the dems]

6-1 record
A complete game
2 games of 10 or more strikeouts this season
70 total strikeouts
Averaging nearly 10 strikeouts a game
Several hits of his own
17 walks in 61 or 62 innings
Married to Heidi Strobel from Survivor
Looks like Elias from Clerks 2

Cole is the man, and if you've seen him then you know what I'm talking about. He didn't quite get the perfect game tonight, and he didn't quite get the no-hitter, but he's 23 years old and is getting better with every start. National League fans, do yourselves a favor and send this guy to the All Star Game. Trust me.

[BulletproofLandshark]

1. You're right. He's Elias' clone!

[mark414]

2. only if JJ Hardy makes it too

batting .323
13 home runs
39 RBIs
28 runs
a .628 slugging average

and more clutch plays than you can count

[rep the dems]

3. What position is Hardy again? Shortstop?

If so, that'd be okay with me so long as Chase Utley is at Second, as I expect he will be.

[mark414]

4. yep, shortstop

although i temporarily hate all phillies, i'm sure by all-star time i could support utley at 2nd ;)

[PDittie]

5. They both deserve it

How about Hunter Pence, too? (Yes, it's too soon at best for him.)