Rosters announced for All-Star Game
Major League Baseball announced the All-Star teams for the July 15 game at Yankee Stadium in New York:
American League starters (determined by fan voting):
- First base: Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
- Second base: Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
- Shortstop: Derek Jeter, Yankees
- Third base: Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
- Catcher: Joe Mauer, Twins
- Left field: Manny Ramirez, Red Sox
- Center field: Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
- Right field: Josh Hamilton, Rangers
- Designated hitter: David Ortiz, Red Sox (will be replaced, wrist injury)
National League starters (determined by fan voting):
- First base: Lance Berkman, Astros
- Second base: Chase Utley, Phillies
- Shortstop: Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
- Third base: Chipper Jones, Braves
- Catcher: Geovany Soto, Cubs
- Left field: Ryan Braun,, Brewers
- Center field: Alfonso Soriano, Cubs
- Right field: Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs
American League reserves (chosen by players' vote and Red Sox manager Terry Francona)
- Catchers: Jason Varitek, Red Sox; Dioner Navarro, Rays
- First basemen: Carlos Guillen, Tigers; Justin Morneau, Twins
- Second basemen: Ian Kinsler, Rangers
- Shortstops: Michael Young, Rangers
- Third basemen: Joe Crede, White Sox
- Outfielders: J.D. Drew, Red Sox; Carlos Quentin, White Sox; Grady Sizemore, Indians; Milton Bradley, Rangers
- Pitchers: Scott Kazmir, Rays; George Sherrill, Orioles; Roy Halladay, Blue Jays; Mariano Rivera, Yankees; Jonathan Papelbon, Red Sox; Justin Duchscherer, A's; Joe Nathan, Twins; Joakim Soria, Royals; Cliff Lee, Indians; Francisco Rodriguez, Angels; Ervin Santana, Angels; Joe Saunders, Angels
Final vote (vote on MLB.com): Jermaine Dye, White Sox; Jason Giambi, Yankees; Jose Guillen, Royals; Evan Longoria, Rays; Brian Roberts, Orioles
National League reserves (chosen by players' vote and Rockies manager Clint Hurdle)
- Catchers: Brian McCann, Braves; Russell Martin, Dodgers
- First basemen: Albert Pujols, Cardinals; Adrian Gonzalez, Padres
- Second baseman: Dan Uggla, Marlins
- Shortstops: Miguel Tejada, Astros; Cristian Guzman, Nationals
- Third basemen: Aramis Ramirez, Cubs
- Outfielders: Matt Holliday, Rockies; Nate McLouth, Pirates; Ryan Ludwick, Cardinals
- Pitchers: Aaron Cook, Rockies; Tim Lincecum, Giants; Dan Haren, Diamondbacks; Ben Sheets, Brewers; Carlos Zambrano, Cubs; Brandon Webb, Diamondbacks; Ryan Dempster, Cubs; Brian Wilson, Giants; Edinson Volquez, Reds; Kerry Wood, Cubs; Brad Lidge, Phillies; Billy Wagner, Mets
Final vote (vote on MLB.com): Pat Burrell, Phillies; Corey Hart, Brewers; Carlos Lee, Astros; Aaron Rowand, Giants; David Wright, Mets
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