2010 MLB All Star Teams

[UNHWildCats]

Red Sox and Yankees lead way with six selections each.

American
Starters
1B - Justin Morneau, Twins
2B - Robinson Cano, Yankees
SS - Derek Jeter, Yankees
3B - Evan Longoria, Rays
C - Joe Mauer, Twins
OF - Josh Hamilton, Rangers
OF - Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
OF - Carl Crawford, Rays
DH - Vladimir Guerrero, Rangers

David Price, Rays
Clay Buchholz, Red Sox
Jon Lester, Red Sox
Phil Hughes, Yankees
Cliff Lee, Mariners
Neftali Feliz, Rangers,
Mariano Rivera, Yankees
Jose Valverde, Tigers
Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox (replaced by Ian Kinsler)
Victor Martinez, Red Sox (replaced by John Buck)
David Ortiz, Red Sox
Elvis Andrus, Rangers
Vernon Wells, Blue Jays
Jose Bautista, Blue Jays
Torii Hunter, Angels
Ty Wigginton, Orioles
Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
Matt Thornton, White Sox
Fausto Carmona, Indians
Joakim Soria, Royals
Trevor Cahill, Athletics
CC Sabathia, Yankees
Adrian Beltre, Red Sox


National
Starters
1B - Albert Pujols, Cardinals
2B - Chase Utley, Phillies
SS - Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
3B - David Wright, Mets
C - Yadier Molina, Cardinals
OF - Ryan Braun, Brewers
OF - Andre Ethier, Dodgers
OF - Jason Heyward, Braves

Brian McCann, Braves
Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies (replaced by Jose Reyes)
Scott Rolen, Reds
Martin Prado, Braves
Corey Hart of the Brewers
Matt Holliday, Cardinals
Marlon Byrd, Cubs
Ubaldo Jimenez, Rockies
Roy Halladay, Phillies
Josh Johnson, Marlins
Tim Lincecum, Giants
Adam Wainwright, Cardinals
Matt Capps, Nationals
Brian Wilson, Giants
Jonathan Broxton, Dodgers
Ryan Howard, Phillies
Brandon Phillips, Reds (replacing Utley)
Omar Infante, Braves
Michael Bourn, Astros
Chris Young, D-backs
Chris Carpenter, Cardinals
Yovani Gallardo, Brewers
Tim Hudson, Braves
Evan Meek, Pirates
Arthur Rhodes, Reds



Final Vote candidates are:

American League

Paul Konerko of the White Sox
Nick Swisher of the Yankees
Kevin Youkilis of the Red Sox
Delmon Young of the Twins
Michael Young of the Rangers

National League

Heath Bell of the Padres
Carlos Gonzalez of the Rockies
Joey Votto of the Reds
Billy Wagner of the Braves
Ryan Zimmerman of the Nationals

UPDATE
I will leave the complete original post intact but will add my appologies to Girardi. The MLB story for some reason ommited Beltre but he was indeed selected to the team. Sorry Mr. Girardi.

Joe Girardi should get his ass kicked for choosing his own Alex Rodriguez over Adrian Beltre, no sane person can justify such a move. Both players have similar stats when it comes to doubles, homers, runs and stuff, but Beltre has a batting average 63 points higher then Rodriguez. Additionally, MLB should get their asses kicked for leaving Beltre off the final vote ballot.

If A-Rod had any ounce of decency he would turn down his undeserved selection and allow Beltre to be on the team.

[UNHWildCats]

Hmmm MLB.com story doesnt list Beltre, but WEEI is reporting he is on team, can anyone confirm??

[Willie]

That's what happens when you win the World Series. The manager has his choice. You think he would seriously pick a Red Sox player over his own? Not a chance. It may not be "correct" but who gives a shit. He's the manager, it's his pick. The NL won't win the game anyway.

I also like how TBS, for the last hour, has listed Vlad Guerrero as a Los Angeles Angel. Dumbasses.

[UNHWildCats]

Players should be embarrased they selected Jose Bautista of Toronto. Sure the power is nice, but a .229 average? Nick Swisher should be in over him and not stuck on the final man ballot.

And dont even get me started on the NL and Joey Votto.

[UNHWildCats]

Infante over Weeks??

[UNHWildCats]

Pettite should take Girardi out back and beat him too. Shoulda been in over Sabathia.

[eagleskins]

How in the hell is Jason Heywerd starting? Dude is hitting in the .240's with average power. Not even one of the top 5 rookie hitters. Terrible. MLB needs to do away with the fan voting.

Criminal that Votto, Adam Dunn, and Josh Willingham aren't on the squad.

[isumatt]

Why does the AL need 2 DH's?? please...

[UNHWildCats]

How in the hell is Jason Heywerd starting? Dude is hitting in the .240's with average power. Not even one of the top 5 rookie hitters. Terrible. MLB needs to do away with the fan voting.

Criminal that Votto, Adam Dunn, and Josh Willingham aren't on the squad.

gotta remember that for a large majority of the voting time he was hitting over .280 its only been a recent slump over the past couple weeks that brought him down to .251

[UNHWildCats]

Why does the AL need 2 DH's?? please...

cause thats they way they do it.

[Willie]

Pettite should take Girardi out back and beat him too. Shoulda been in over Sabathia.

I think Girardi is smart by not using him in the AS game though. Gives him some quality time off.

[free7694]

It's a travesty that Miguel Olivo isn't on the NL squad. The guy's hitting .308 with 11 HRs, 5 3Bs and 39 RBIs. He's also thrown out 20 of 39 base stealers.

[UNHWildCats]

It's a travesty that Miguel Olivo isn't on the NL squad. The guy's hitting .308 with 11 HRs, 5 3Bs and 39 RBIs. He's also thrown out 20 of 39 base stealers.

agreed

[JoltinJoe]

Pettite should take Girardi out back and beat him too. Shoulda been in over Sabathia.

I think Girardi is smart by not using him in the AS game though. Gives him some quality time off.

Pettitte is going to be on the All-Star team. It is a pretty open secret in NY that Sabathia is going to be removed from the AL's active All-Star roster and Pettitte is going to take his place. Sabathia is pitching the Sunday before the All-Star game and is not going to be available to pitch on one-day's rest.

[UNHWildCats]

I think Girardi is smart by not using him in the AS game though. Gives him some quality time off.

Pettitte is going to be on the All-Star team. It is a pretty open secret in NY that Sabathia is going to be removed from the AL's active All-Star roster and Pettitte is going to take his place. Sabathia is pitching the Sunday before the All-Star game and is not going to be available to pitch on one-day's rest.

Buchholz wont be in the game either, hopefully they give his spot to Jered Weaver

[JoltinJoe]

Pettitte is going to be on the All-Star team. It is a pretty open secret in NY that Sabathia is going to be removed from the AL's active All-Star roster and Pettitte is going to take his place. Sabathia is pitching the Sunday before the All-Star game and is not going to be available to pitch on one-day's rest.

Buchholz wont be in the game either, hopefully they give his spot to Jered Weaver

Buchholz just went on the DL. Pettitte, as the next player in the players' voting, automatically got the spot.

[UNHWildCats]

Buchholz wont be in the game either, hopefully they give his spot to Jered Weaver

Buchholz just went on the DL. Pettitte, as the next player in the players' voting, automatically got the spot.

well fine, then when Sabathia is confirmed to not go to the game cause he plays sunday then they can give his spot to Weaver.

[blueballs]

How in the hell is Jason Heywerd starting? Dude is hitting in the .240's with average power. Not even one of the top 5 rookie hitters. Terrible. MLB needs to do away with the fan voting.

Criminal that Votto, Adam Dunn, and Josh Willingham aren't on the squad.

gotta remember that for a large majority of the voting time he was hitting over .280 its only been a recent slump over the past couple weeks that brought him down to .251

Prior to the thumb injury in late May that landed him on the DL with his thumb in a cast he was at .292 with 10 HR and 38 RBI in 161 AB's. His OBP was .422, his SP was .578, and his OPS was 1.000.

Not to worry though, he'll be an all star a minimum of 15 times going forward as he is only 20 YO.

[BlueHen86]

Seriously...

Who cares?

Every year there are snubs and questionable picks. But the rosters are so inflated arguing about the last guy on the roster or the first guy let off is the same as arguing who should be the 25th team in a top 25 poll.

[free7694]

gotta remember that for a large majority of the voting time he was hitting over .280 its only been a recent slump over the past couple weeks that brought him down to .251

Prior to the thumb injury in late May that landed him on the DL with his thumb in a cast he was at .292 with 10 HR and 38 RBI in 161 AB's. His OBP was .422, his SP was .578, and his OPS was 1.000.

Not to worry though, he'll be an all star a minimum of 15 times going forward as he is only 20 YO.

Guys that are better than Jason Heyward:

[UNHWildCats]

Prior to the thumb injury in late May that landed him on the DL with his thumb in a cast he was at .292 with 10 HR and 38 RBI in 161 AB's. His OBP was .422, his SP was .578, and his OPS was 1.000.

Not to worry though, he'll be an all star a minimum of 15 times going forward as he is only 20 YO.

Guys that are better than Jason Heyward:

you Rockies fans always stand by your men huh

[free7694]

Guys that are better than Jason Heyward:

you Rockies fans always stand by your men huh

Until Heyward has a 1.500 OPS in a playoff series, I'll take CarGo.