Braves Battery Sporting News All Stars
By Fred Owens
The Sporting News today named Braves catcher Brian McCann and closer Craig Kimbrel to their National League All-Star team. Yesterday Kimbrel was named the Sporting News’ Rookie of the Year for the National League (BBWA Awards are announced next month.) Joining our supercharged battery on the team are Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder, Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips, Cub third sacker Aramis Ramirez, Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki, Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp, Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun, Diamondbacks right fielder Justin Upton and Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw.
Congratulations to BMac, Kimbrel and all members of this all star squad.