Now that the All-Star starters have been announced, and the Japan-Kroger plot to avenge the memory of Gus Bell has been thwarted, let’s take a shot at figuring the rest of the AL and NL All-Star teams. Note: I’m not talking about "deserving" here; I’m just playing the home version of the game Bobby Valentine…
The San Diego Padres and Detroit Tigers met in the 1984 World Series. They been linked ever since by second-division finishes, directionless player development, stadium issues, and Randy Smith. The Padres finished in last place in the NL West last season, and are there again this year, while the Tigers are in fourth place in…