With the All Star Game rosters officially announced yesterday, it’s time for that inevitable debate of snubs. Both Tony LaRussa and Jim Leyland had difficult tasks, no doubt. But there were some mistakes. Luckily, fans have a chance to correct those blunders. Did LaRussa pick that pitching staff drunk? Maybe LaRussa mistakenly missed CY’s name in that drunken haze of his. If he was sober, how in the hell did he take a second Colorado Rockie, Brian Fuentes, over Chris Young?

Most people probably felt Young’s inclusion was a given. After all, the 6′10 Princeton grad has put up some gaudy numbers. Young’s 2.14 ERA is just decimal points behind co-leaders Brad Penny and teammate Jake Peavy. His 8-3 record is a huge reason the Padres are currently leading a brutally tough National League West. Hell, San Diego fans have been debating about who the better pitcher is all season long. The only discussion that should involve Chris Youngis the NL Cy Young Award discussion, not a spot on the NL roster.

Here’s a few numbers to throw out there for discussion. Since May 1st, Young has allowed a whopping total of ten earned runs. That’s 11 starts. Hell, the guy is just a week removed from flinging a one-hitter against the Boston Red Sox. Shouldn’t that have gotten him some attention from LaRussa. His win against LaRussa’s Cardinals back in last year’s playoffs sure as hell didn’t. A space on the roster belongs to Mr. Young. Carlos Zambrano will likely win the Final Vote on reputation. If he does, Tony LaRussa should be forced to receive one of those patented Young right hooks.