Ryan Braun makes it to All-Star Game again - MLB News
The Milwaukee Brewers’ outfielder Ryan Braun has once again made it to the All-Star Game. Although a few dramatic changes were witnessed this time round, as in the star’s being not elected as a starter by the fans, it is nonetheless important to note that it will be his fifth appearance in the All-Star Game.
As to whether he will be starter or not hinges on the fact if Matt Kemp makes a way in the team as he has a healing hamstring. The Los Angeles Dodgers star has some level of uncertainty about his appearance in the game.
If he fails to recover soon, it is Ryan Braun that will start on July 10.
"One way or the other, it looks like I could have a pretty decent chance of getting in there," he said. "But when you're an All-Star, you're an All-Star. It's an extremely difficult thing to do. I was told earlier today that I've had as many All-Star appearances as anyone who's played for the Brewers, and that just puts in perspective how difficult it is.”
What remains special when it comes to Ryan Braun is the fact that this is his fifth appearance in the All-Star Game. As to why he could not make to start in the outfield was due largely to the voting that went to Melky Cabrera by his fans from San Francisco Giants.
But all that is a foregone thought now. What Ryan Braun is looking forward to is the game itself and the importance he attaches to being with the Milwaukee Brewers. While speaking about the anticipated game, Ryan Braun also referred to the former players who represented the Brewers in different times.
Braun said, “Look at all the great players who have played for this organization -- Robin Yount, Paul Molitor, Jim Gantner, Gorman Thomas, Cecil Cooper -- all these guys who have played here and nobody's ever made more than five All-Star teams."
As much as every player will have the growing attention of his fans and team-mates in the upcoming All-Star Game, it is Ryan Braun who will be of great focus in the game.
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