Aybar Should Be An All-Star

[gurn67]

I know the guy doesn't get much love on this board, but after a slow start, he's having an amazing season offensively. I just realized he's got as many RBI's (35) as we've gotten out of the 1B position this year. Also, he's started only 4 games in the number 2 spot in the order and has 7 RBI's in those games. I know we're stuck with Jeter in the starting lineup, but the only two logical choices for backups in the AL are Ramirez and Aybar.

[ABC]

Aybar is definitely underrated, even here. I'm not measuring him by RBIs.

[ten ocho recon scout]

I can dig it

[markb]

Aybar has had a couple seasons where he deserved consideration but he's had the misfortune of playing in the same league as our Lord and Savior.  

[Troll Daddy]

Yup

[CaliAngel]

Aybar has been in the shadows with the big names on the team the past couple years, but he's definitely the most valuable player on our infield. Kendrick is not far behind defensively.

 

And he hits switch. Guys got a bunch of tricks up his sleeve offensively.

[DW711]

If they need a 3rd shortstop I can see that happening

 

Don't forget Reyes and Cabrera will get his numbers up in a month.

[Butcher'd]

Aybar is a great all around SS. Great defensive player, solid offense. Good for 4 WAR in a solid season. Great re-signing by Dipo

[Glen]

He's forever an all-star in my heart.

[happybat4]

Its because he has batted near the bottom of the order or the very top. The 6,7,8,9 hitters have been good this year giving him lots of opportunities. 

[Blarg]

Jeter has a .612 OPS and will be the starting shortstop for the All Star game. I really don't care what kind of career he used to have, he is not an All Star any longer and doesn't deserve the starting role. I am guessing Farrell will play him through his one at bat then replace him with his own guy Bogaerts that leads the AL shortstops in OPS.

[arch stanton]

The guy who is now playing 3B since Drew returned?

[nando714]

Brandon "The Boss" Moss should be in Minnesota as well

[Taylor]

Jeter has a .612 OPS and will be the starting shortstop for the All Star game. I really don't care what kind of career he used to have, he is not an All Star any longer and doesn't deserve the starting role. I am guessing Farrell will play him through his one at bat then replace him with his own guy Bogaerts that leads the AL shortstops in OPS.

 

Hopefully John Farrell will do the right thing and have Jeter play SS in the top of the 1st then pinch hit for him in the bottom of the 1st.

[eaterfan]

Hopefully John Farrell will do the right thing and have Jeter play SS in the top of the 1st then pinch hit for him in the bottom of the 1st.

 

Let him get an AB. And it's not like his defense justifies him being out there.

[arch stanton]

There's still plenty of time for Jeter to snap another bone while attempting to field a routine grounder.

[jshep]

Jeter has a .612 OPS and will be the starting shortstop for the All Star game. I really don't care what kind of career he used to have, he is not an All Star any longer and doesn't deserve the starting role. I am guessing Farrell will play him through his one at bat then replace him with his own guy Bogaerts that leads the AL shortstops in OPS.

 

Just remember: This time it counts!