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MLB All-Star Game 2016: 5 biggest AL snubs

By Brad Weiss

June 28, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Houston Astros right fielder George Springer (4) catches a fly ball in the eighth inning against Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
June 28, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Houston Astros right fielder George Springer (4) catches a fly ball in the eighth inning against Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 3, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jose Quintana (62) delivers a pitch during the third inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 3, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jose Quintana (62) delivers a pitch during the third inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Jose Quintana, SP, Chicago White Sox

There are two southpaws currently starting for the Chicago White Sox who are putting up all-star numbers while pitching for the “South Siders.” One is named Chris Sale, and he is on the American League All-Star roster. The other is Jose Quintana, and he is not.

Quintana has quietly put together an impressive first half of the season, teaming with Sale to give the White Sox two of the better left-handers in baseball. Amazingly, Quintana was left off of the AL roster despite ranking in the top 10 in league in four major pitching categories.

The left-hander is currently sixth in innings pitched (111.2), tenth in strikeouts (100), and eighth in earned run average (3.06) and WHIP (1.12).

The issue with Quintana has been his record, which currently sits at 6-8. In six of his losses, the White Sox failed to score more than two runs, and they scored one or less four times. He has been the quintessential hard-luck loser for the White Sox this season.

Sale is one of the biggest names in baseball, and many believe he rivals Los Angeles Dodgers’ starter Clayton Kershaw as two of the best left-handers in baseball. While he is no Sale or Kershaw, Quintana is an all-star caliber starter, and should be included on the AL roster this season.

Next: 2. Trevor Bauer, SP, Cleveland Indians

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