Hey! Now You're An All Star

Isn't this usually how it goes? Every year, players drop out and replacements are named. I was upset that Dozier didn't get named for the first vacancy (Gordon) and with his continuing strong performance, I was pretty sure he would get named for the next vacancy, no matter what position the drop-out played.

That said, if Dozier didn't make the club, I wasn't going to watch the All-Star game. Now I will.

It is a small deal, but now Baseball Reference will list him as an All-Star in his bio, richly deserved for both a fine player and a class act. I'd love to see him make a difference in the game.

I was at the game when they announced it. everyone got really quiet when they started "Attention ladies and gentlemen..." then as they continued, you could tell people started to realize what was about to be announced. When they finally stated Dozier was named to the ASG the place went nuts. My wife started to cry, which seems like an over-reaction, but whatever. It was a cool moment that was well-deserved and overdue. 

I confess I got a little misty-eyed. He's a player I like, I have spoken to him and he seems very genuine and down-to-earth and he really, really deserved the honor. Combined with the very real possibility that he won't be selected to another All-Star game, it is and was pretty special. It certainly made his walk-offs all the more special, too.