My All-Star Team Picks

by user Trecole696

With the official halfway point in the Major League Baseball season right around the corner, and the all-star game approaching, here is my opinion on how the 30-man all-star rosters should fill out:

American League:
Starting Lineup:
CF Ichiro Suzuki (Seattle)
SS Carlos Guillen (Detroit)
3B Alex Rodriguez (New York)
LF Magglio Ordonez (Detroit)
RF Vladimir Guerrero (LA Angels)
1B Justin Morneau (Minnesota)
C Victor Martinez (Cleveland)
2B B.J. Upton (Tampa Bay)
SP Dan Haren (Oakland)

Bench:
OF Grady Sizemore (Cleveland)
DH-OF Gary Sheffield (Detroit)
OF Torii Hunter (Minnesota)
DH-1B David Ortiz (Boston)
SS Derek Jeter (New York)
2B Brian Roberts (Baltimore)
3B Mark Teahen* (Kansas City)
C Jorge Posada (New York)
3B Mike Lowell (Boston)
OF Alex Rios (Toronto)
2B Ian Kinsler* (Texas)

Pitchers:
SP Johan Santana (Minnesota)
SP Josh Beckett (Boston)
SP C.C. Sabathia (Cleveland)
SP Kelvim Escobar (LA Angels)
SP Justin Verlander (Detroit)
SP John Lackey (LA Angels)
RP J.J. Putz (Seattle)
RP Francisco Rodriguez
RP Bobby Jenks (Chicago)
RP Jonathan Papelbon (Boston)

National League
Starting Lineup:
SS Jose Reyes (New York)
2B Chase Utley (Philadelphia)
LF Matt Holliday (Colorado)
1B Prince Fielder (Milwaukee)
3B Miguel Cabrera (Florida)
CF Ken Griffey Jr. (Cincinnati)
RF Carlos Lee (Houston)
C Russell Martin (Los Angeles)
SP Jake Peavy (San Diego)

Bench:
OF Eric Byrnes (Arizona)
OF Jason Bay (Pittsburgh)
OF Adam Dunn (Cincinnati)
OF Barry Bonds (San Francisco)
C Bengie Molina (San Francisco)
1B Albert Pujols (St. Louis)
1B Adrian Gonzalez (San Diego)
IF Brandon Phillips (Cincinnati)
IF Hanley Ramirez (Florida)
IF J.J. Hardy (Milwaukee)
IF Ryan Zimmerman* (Washington)

Pitching:
SP Brad Penny (Los Angeles)
SP Cole Hamels (Philadelphia)
SP Ben Sheets (Milwaukee)
SP John Smoltz (Atlanta)
SP Ian Snell (Pittsburgh)
SP Brandon Webb (Arizona)
RP Francisco Cordero (Milwaukee)
RP Brian Fuentes (Colorado)
RP Trevor Hoffman (San Diego)
RP Takashi Saito (Los Angeles)

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ChristofMVP

890 days ago

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Don't be surprised to see Ryan Howard make a late run at making the NL roster.

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KelsdadAll-Star

890 days ago

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This is a great team Trecole, I have no problem with one player on the team, even the reserves. Nicely done.

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TylersaltAll-Star

890 days ago

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Still no love for Kevin Youkilis!

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RomiezzoLegend

890 days ago

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I know, tell me about it. Why don't you put Alfonso Soriano in there to represent the Cubs? He's been on fire as of late. He's gotten off to a slow start but I think he should make it. I'd put some room in there for him... maybe Dunn? Bay? Ehh..tough decision for me...

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KelsdadAll-Star

890 days ago

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You mean Kevin Whokoulis?

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PeanMajor Leaguer

889 days ago

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haha! my kind of joke Kelsdad

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CoreyisarealboyMajor Leaguer

890 days ago

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I thought I was the only one who thought Ben Sheets had a chance. He's making a nice little push for the All-Star team with that 1.63 June ERA. Gotta love it if four Brewers make it. You would think Fielder, Hardy and Cordero are locks at this point, even if Fielder doesn't get voted in. Would like it if Corey Hart got some love too; he's knocking the ball around pretty well since being put in the leadoff position.

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Trecole696Red-Shirting

889 days ago

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I like Youkilis, but the only guy I'd maybe replace for him is Lowell. Good call on Soriano, I forgot the Cubs. He will be an all-star over Bay.

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RomiezzoLegend

889 days ago

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Thanks. Youklis had a better year than Lowell, both offensively and defensively. I'd put Youklis over over him if I were you too...

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RomiezzoLegend

889 days ago

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is having*, not had..

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Trecole696Red-Shirting

889 days ago

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Sheets could make it as well. I had to pick two between him, Webb and Snell and I think Webb and Snell are having better overall years.

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Trecole696Red-Shirting

889 days ago

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discard that last comment, I mixed some players up there. I meant to say mention Matt Morris as the guy I left out.

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Anonymous Fanatic #1

889 days ago

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Could someone tell me why Bonds should be on the All-Star team? Is it just because the game is in San Francisco this year? All the baggage aside, is he an All-Star or is this just a case of a "name player" being added?

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Trecole696Red-Shirting

888 days ago

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a few reasons are the fact that he leads the NL in OPS. He's also 6th in the league in hr's at about 100 less ab's than the other leaders. And he's hitting .300. Just because he's not well liked, doesn't mean he's not having a good year.

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Niteowl049AAA-er

889 days ago

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If only the fans would vote like you did we would have a great All Star game. Looks like Mets may be doing some ballot stuffing this season since they have so many players in top 5 of voting for most positions.

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RomiezzoLegend

889 days ago

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If only we had some sort of Senate for All Star voting and MVP and Cy Young and Rookie of the Year and Gold Glove Awards. Then everything would be AOK!!

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WizardmanRed-Shirting

889 days ago

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This looks pretty good, however I'd like to know which pitchers you'd have starting in the 1st. I'm iffy on Santana being on the roster, though i agree with the other starters.

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