Morgan, Winfield, Joyner Left Off All-Star Teams

When Brett Butler heard the news, he cried. When Mike Morgan heard the news, he was so angry he felt like crying.

As with many other teams Thursday, the Dodgers experienced the full range of emotions when the pitchers and reserves were announced for the All-Star game Tuesday night in Toronto.

Five Dodgers will be on the 29-man National League squad, including outfielder Butler for the first time in his 10-year career. It is the highest total of Dodgers on the team since 1981, tying Cincinnati for the largest NL representation.

Also picked by Red Manager Lou Piniella and NL President Bill White were Dodger second baseman Juan Samuel, first baseman Eddie Murray and pitcher Ramon Martinez.

Darryl Strawberry was earlier elected by the fans as a starting outfielder but will not attend the game because he is still recovering from a sore shoulder.

Noticeably absent was Morgan, who before his start Thursday night against the San Diego Padres was ranked among the league’s top five in victories, earned-run average and complete games.

“This just shows that the game is a joke,” said Morgan, who was 9-5 with a 2.38 ERA and four complete games. “The way I felt, it was impossible for me not to make the team. Whoever chose these teams didn’t know what they were looking at. They did not take the best.”

The Angels also viewed Thursday’s announcement with mixed emotions, as pitcher Mark Langston and reliever Bryan Harvey were added to the American League squad, but outfielder Dave Winfield, a 12-time All-Star, and first baseman Wally Joyner were left off.

Winfield and Joyner ranked among the league leaders in runs batted in, each having 56 before Thursday night’s game against the Kansas City Royals at Anaheim Stadium.

Oakland Manager Tony La Russa omitted pitcher Chuck Finley, also a 12-game winner, because Finley is scheduled to start Sunday against the Rangers in Texas and wouldn’t have been able to pitch Tuesday.

The left-handed Langston shares the AL lead with 12 victories; Harvey shares the league save lead with 22.

“I think Mark and Harv making it is great, and everybody would agree Chuck made it but for the logistics of the situation,” said Angel Manager Doug Rader, who discussed the picks with La Russa several times. “It happened to Dave Stewart last year--if a guy has to pitch on Sunday, he’s not going to make the team. A lot of people who should make the team don’t make it.”

Winfield, who would have earned a $30,000 bonus had he been selected, said being left off the All-Star team won’t bruise his ego.

“My numbers qualify me. Wally, Chuck Finley, their numbers qualify them,” said Winfield, whose 17 home runs rank him among the league leaders. “I’m sure I’ll go again. I’m not done. . . . If we win it all this year, Doug can select all of us next year.”

Generating most of the excitement among the Dodgers was the selection of Butler, who was baseball’s only active player to have scored more than 100 runs in five seasons without making an All-Star team.

“After (Dodger Manager) Tommy (Lasorda) called me at the hotel this morning to give me the news, I turned to my wife Eveline and just started crying,” Butler said. “Then I called my mom and I started crying again.

“Who would have thought that a little guy who couldn’t even make his high school team would someday be in an All-Star game? When I get to Toronto, I will be willing to carry the other guys’ bats. I’m going to be like a little kid.”

Butler is considered by many as the Dodgers’ most valuable player because of his ability to get on base, his fielding and his leadership. Although he leads the league in runs scored and currently has a 17-game hitting streak, he does not have overwhelming statistics.

Morgan thought he did have overwhelming statistics, as did many of his teammates.

“It’s a crime Mike didn’t make it,” said catcher Mike Scioscia, who many thought would also make it. “He’s the most consistent pitcher on this staff.”

Said Morgan: “The list I saw of guys who made it, none of them are having better years than I am. Some are having as good a year as me, but none better.

“When I came into the clubhouse, Eddie Murray said, ‘Sorry, man, you got ripped off.’ That’s exactly how I feel.”

The American League roster is led by the five Oakland representatives because La Russa named pitcher Dennis Eckersley and outfielder Harold Baines to the team Thursday. Already voted in as starters were first baseman Mark McGwire and outfielders Rickey Henderson and Dave Henderson.

La Russa surprisingly omitted A’s outfielder Jose Canseco, who is tied for the major league lead with 20 homers.

Other AL pitchers are Roger Clemens and Jeff Reardon of the Boston Red Sox, Jimmy Key of the Toronto Blue Jays, Jack McDowell of the Chicago White Sox, Jack Morris and Rick Aguilera of the Minnesota Twins, Scott Sanderson of the New York Yankees and the Angels’ Langston and Harvey.

Scott Erickson, who is 12-3 for the Twins, would have made the team but he was placed on the disabled list Tuesday.

Langston’s selection triggered a $15,000 bonus clause in his contract. He represented the Mariners on the AL squad in 1987, pitching two scoreless innings, and is a strong candidate to start Tuesday’s game.

“It’s a great honor to be picked. I praise the Lord, and I praise my teammates, too,” said Langston, who will start tonight against the Rangers. “I’m disappointed not to see our offensive guys get in there. They’ve supported me the whole year. It’s great to see Harv, though. He deserves it.”

Harvey said he was thrilled to join Langston.

“We should have a little more company, but it’s a tough situation,” Harvey said. “Winny and Wally deserve to be voted on, and it’s a tough job La Russa has, with Cecil, Frank Thomas and those other guys. There’s quite a few guys who deserve to be there and won’t be there.”

Joyner, who took a .325 batting average into Thursday’s game, declined La Russa’s request to replace McGwire if an ear ailment forces McGwire to withdraw.

“The time off is what I was looking for,” said Joyner, who has been hampered by a strained calf muscle. “It’ll give my body time to regroup and get started for the second half. . . . I’m happy for Mark and Harv. It shows the talent (Langston) has, the tenacity and determination. They both deserve to be there.”

The All-Star Game

Starting lineups, as determined by fan voting, and reserves, as named Thursday by managers Tony La Russa and Lou Piniella, for Tuesday night’s game at Toronto’s SkyDome.

AMERICAN LEAGUE STARTERS

Pos. Player Team C Sandy Alomar Cleveland 1B Mark McGwire Oakland 2B Roberto Alomar Toronto SS Cal Ripken Baltimore 3B Wade Boggs Boston OF Ken Griffey Jr. Seattle OF Dave Henderson Oakland OF Rickey Henderson Oakland Manager Tony La Russa Oakland

RESERVES

Pos. Player Team C Carlton Fisk Chicago 1B Cecil Fielder Detroit 2B Julio Franco Texas SS Ozzie Guillen Chicago 3B Paul Molitor Milwaukee OF Harold Baines Oakland OF Joe Carter Toronto OF Kirby Puckett Minnesota OF Ruben Sierra Texas OF Danny Tartabull Kansas City

PITCHERS

Player Team Rick Aguilera Minnesota Roger Clemens Boston Dennis Eckersley Oakland Bryan Harvey Angels Jimmy Key Toronto Mark Langston Angels Jack McDowell Chicago Jack Morris Minnesota Jeff Reardon Boston Scott Sanderson New York

NATIONAL LEAGUE STARTERS

Pos. Player Team C Benito Santiago San Diego 1B Will Clark San Francisco 2B Ryne Sandberg Chicago SS Ozzie Smith St. Louis 3B Chris Sabo Cincinnati OF Darryl Strawberry Dodgers OF Tony Gwynn San Diego OF Andre Dawson Chicago Manager Lou Piniella Cincinnati

RESERVES

Pos. Player Team C Craig Biggio Houston 1B Eddie Murray Dodgers 1B John Kruk Philadelphia 2B Juan Samuel Dodgers SS Barry Larkin Cincinnati 3B Howard Johnson New York OF George Bell Chicago OF Bobby Bonilla Pittsburgh OF Brett Butler Dodgers OF Ivan Calderon Montreal OF Felix Jose St. Louis OF Paul O’Neill Cincinnati

PITCHERS

Player Team Tom Browning Cincinnati Rob Dibble Cincinnati Tom Glavine Atlanta Pete Harnisch Houston Dennis Martinez Montreal Ramon Martinez Dodgers John Smiley Pittsburgh Lee Smith St. Louis Frank Viola New York

Times staff writer Helene Elliott contributed to this story.