The All*Star Case for Lastings Milledge

He can run; he can hit for average; he can hit for power; he can throw; he can fi... he can run!

At first, we thought it was a joke. I mean, c’mon, get real, a campaign to get Lastings Milledge in the All Star Game?

I mean…Lastings?

Lastings Milledge?

Lastings MILLedge?!?

It didn’t make any sense.  They couldn’t possibly be talking about the same guy — the five-tool fella that Mets fans remember for his friendly fan interaction (and fly ball non-interaction)!

Could it be our erstwhile young Lastings is already grown up and worthy of an All Star ticket?

I thought no.

But then I saw his face… Read more »