Memo to Terry Francona

Hey Terry
I know you are responsible for selecting the American League All-Star reserves.
If you do not select Torii Hunter, who will not be voted a starter, you are an asshole.
Hunter is playing the best baseball of his life.
He is the epitome of what a player should be. He's the kind of player you point to and say to your 8 year old - Watch him. Play the game like he plays the game.
I've ripped on Torii before, for little things like his swing and pitch selection.
He still has those issues, but right now his will to win, and will to keep his ass-team afloat, are transcending those weaknesses.
If the Twins manage to somehow qualify for the playoffs this year - most likely as a wild card, Torii should be the American League MVP.
Don't be tempted to chicken out and pick someone like Santana, or Silva, or Nathan or Crain, or Mauer.
They are all good players having decent seasons.
But Torii is pretty much the whole team right now. I don't care if you end up picking 9 OF's for the All-Star team, Torii HAS to go.