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batted balls · 08-09-2006, 05:01 PM

June 29, 2007

Austin, Tex.--While controversy surrounded the West All-Star team selection, East managers are happy with the balance of their squad.

"It's about as fair as fair could be," said Illinois manager Tom Dedin. "(Ivy manager) Bob Seddon did a stellar job."

Seddon, manager of the East All-Stars since his Eagles won the East last year, made sure all 10 East teams were represented.

"That's certainly something he didn't have to do," said Michigan State mangaer John Kobs.

Seddon did select five of his own players; three will start. Four LSU players were picked for the All-Star squad. Two--second baseman Warren Morris and left fielder Joe Adcock--will be in the starting lineup. The Tigers are the East's sixth-place team.

"That tells me we should be doing better," said LSU manager Skip Bertram.

Three players were each chosen from Mississippi State, Illinois and Michigan. A year ago, the Wolverines had no All-Stars.

"We've proven we belong by our play this year," said Michigan pitcher Geoff Zahn.

Despite being just a game behind Ivy in the standings, Miami has only two players--pitcher Neal Heaton and catcher Mike Piazza--named to the All-Star team.

"Perhaps that will be some motivation for us in the second half," said Miami manager Ron Fraser.

Last-place Michigan State also has two All-Stars, third baseman Steve Garvey and outfielder Kirk Gibson. Both will start.

"We're pretty excited about the whole thing," said Gibson. "Hopefully, we won't disappoint."

Florida State, Notre Dame and Minnesota each landed one player on the East All-Stars.

"We like our chances," said Seddon of Wednesday's Midsummer Classic at Disch-Falk Field. "Especially since we lost (6-4) last year."

2007 East All-Stars
P Dave Ferriss from Mississippi State
P Jonathan Papelbon from Mississippi State
P Jim Beattie from Ivy
P Fred Beebe from Illinois
P Jeff Innis from Illinois
P Neal Heaton from Miami
P Geoff Zahn from Michigan
P Paul Byrd from Louisiana State
P Bobby Thigpen from Mississippi State
P Dave Sisler from Ivy
C Mike Piazza from Miami
C Dan Wilson from Minnesota
1B Lou Gehrig from Ivy
2B Charlie Gehringer from Michigan
3B Cap Anson from Notre Dame
SS Hughie Jennings from Ivy
LF Joe Adcock from Louisiana State
CF Hoot Evers from Illinois
RF Mark Gilbert from Florida State
1B George Sisler from Michigan
RF Albert Belle from Louisiana State
LF Kirk Gibson from Michigan State
RF Sam Mele from Ivy
3B Steve Garvey from Michigan State
2B Warren Morris from Louisiana State

Starting Lineup
Cap Anson-3B, Notre Dame
Steve Garvey-DH, Michigan State
Mike Piazza-C, Miami
Lou Gehrig-1B, Ivy
Warren Morris-2B, LSU
Joe Adcock-LF, LSU
Sam Mele-RF, Ivy
Kirk Gibson-CF, Michigan State
Hughie Jennings-SS, Ivy

Fred Beebe-SP, Illinois

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batted balls All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Sox Country Posts: 1,319 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Balanced East Team Ready for All-Star Challenge June 29, 2007 Austin, Tex.--While controversy surrounded the West All-Star team selection, East managers are happy with the balance of their squad. "It's about as fair as fair could be," said Illinois manager Tom Dedin. "(Ivy manager) Bob Seddon did a stellar job." Seddon, manager of the East All-Stars since his Eagles won the East last year, made sure all 10 East teams were represented. "That's certainly something he didn't have to do," said Michigan State mangaer John Kobs. Seddon did select five of his own players; three will start. Four LSU players were picked for the All-Star squad. Two--second baseman Warren Morris and left fielder Joe Adcock--will be in the starting lineup. The Tigers are the East's sixth-place team. "That tells me we should be doing better," said LSU manager Skip Bertram. Three players were each chosen from Mississippi State, Illinois and Michigan. A year ago, the Wolverines had no All-Stars. "We've proven we belong by our play this year," said Michigan pitcher Geoff Zahn. Despite being just a game behind Ivy in the standings, Miami has only two players--pitcher Neal Heaton and catcher Mike Piazza--named to the All-Star team. "Perhaps that will be some motivation for us in the second half," said Miami manager Ron Fraser. Last-place Michigan State also has two All-Stars, third baseman Steve Garvey and outfielder Kirk Gibson. Both will start. "We're pretty excited about the whole thing," said Gibson. "Hopefully, we won't disappoint." Florida State, Notre Dame and Minnesota each landed one player on the East All-Stars. "We like our chances," said Seddon of Wednesday's Midsummer Classic at Disch-Falk Field. "Especially since we lost (6-4) last year." 2007 East All-Stars P Dave Ferriss from Mississippi State P Jonathan Papelbon from Mississippi State P Jim Beattie from Ivy P Fred Beebe from Illinois P Jeff Innis from Illinois P Neal Heaton from Miami P Geoff Zahn from Michigan P Paul Byrd from Louisiana State P Bobby Thigpen from Mississippi State P Dave Sisler from Ivy C Mike Piazza from Miami C Dan Wilson from Minnesota 1B Lou Gehrig from Ivy 2B Charlie Gehringer from Michigan 3B Cap Anson from Notre Dame SS Hughie Jennings from Ivy LF Joe Adcock from Louisiana State CF Hoot Evers from Illinois RF Mark Gilbert from Florida State 1B George Sisler from Michigan RF Albert Belle from Louisiana State LF Kirk Gibson from Michigan State RF Sam Mele from Ivy 3B Steve Garvey from Michigan State 2B Warren Morris from Louisiana State Starting Lineup Cap Anson-3B, Notre Dame Steve Garvey-DH, Michigan State Mike Piazza-C, Miami Lou Gehrig-1B, Ivy Warren Morris-2B, LSU Joe Adcock-LF, LSU Sam Mele-RF, Ivy Kirk Gibson-CF, Michigan State Hughie Jennings-SS, Ivy Fred Beebe-SP, Illinois __________________ White Sox fan since 1972 Last edited by batted balls; 08-09-2006 at 08:20 PM.