Over the past few weeks I have had the fortune of catching several of Josh Johnson's (notes) starts and without a doubt he is not getting enough attention. Johnson is the type of pitcher that can lead a rotation, bullpen, and team. The only problem is Johnson pitches for the Florida Marlins, nevertheless, Johnson still holds a record of 9-3 and would be my pick for National League starting pitcher of the 2010 All-Star Game.
Colorado Rockies, pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez(notes) continues to dominate and will start this years All-Star Game for the National League. He has began to stumble as of late but the Rockies have saved him with some come form behind victories.
National League manager Charlie Manuel has a tough decision on his hands, Jimenez or Johnson?
Who should get the ball first for the likely two innings of starting pitching. Neither pitchers will pitch this Sunday so both will be eligible for the start.
Y!Sports Big League Stew post BLS poll: Should Johnson or Jimenez get the NL's All-Star start? Makes a case for both Jimenez and Johnson.
Y!Sports Big League Stew post BLS poll: Should Johnson or Jimenez get the NL's All-Star start? Makes a case for both Jimenez and Johnson.
‘The case for Jimenez: He dominated the first two months of the season and his total of 14 wins leads either league. He has posted a 4.34 ERA in seven starts since May 31, but his ERA is still only 2.27 — good for fourth in the NL — and his WHIP weighs in at 1.07. Jimenez also has the early season no-hitter to his name and the hype over his fastball may be something that fans will tune into watch.
The case for Johnson: He's dominating right now. Johnson leads the league in ERA (1.70), ERA+ (246) and WHIP (0.96) and boasts K/9 and K/BB rates (9.1, 4.39) that are superior to Jimenez's rates (8.2, 2.43). In his seven starts since June 3, Johnson has a 1.04 ERA. His stats are much better than his 9-3 record indicate.’
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