2009 All Stars

Every year, I do this as I am a baseball nerd. Here would be my picks for this years all star game as we sit today a month away but only a couple of weeks from selecting rosters. Again, you have to account for each team being represented.

Starters

AL

1B Justin Morneau Min

2B Aaron Hill Tor

SS Derek Jeter NY

3B Evan Longoria TB

OF Carl Crawford TB

OF Ichiro Suzuki Sea

OF Tori Hunter LA

C Joe Mauer Min.

Reserves

Infield – Kevin Youklis Bos, Ian Kinsler Tex, Marco Scutro Tor, Mike Lowell Bos, Miguel Cabrera Det, Mark Texiara NY.

Outfield – Adam Jones Balt, Johnnie Damon NY, Nelson Cruz Tex.

Catcher – Victor Martinez Clev,

Pitcher – Justin Verlander Det, Roy Haladay Tor, Mark Buerhle Chi, Zach Greinke KC, Andrew Bailey Oak, Jered Weaver LA, Erik Bedard Sea, Edwin Jackson Det, Kevin Millwood Tex, Jonathan Papelbon Bos, Joe Nathan Min, Marino Rivera NY.

NL

1B Albert Pujos Stl

2B Chase Utley Phi.

SS Hanley Ramirez Fla

3B David Wright NY

OF Raul Ibanez Phi

OF Carlos Beltran NY

OF Ryan Braun Mil

C Brain McCann Atl

Reserves

Infield - Ryan Zimmerman Wash, Miguel Tejada Hou, Freddie Sanchez Pitt, Adrain Gonzalez SD, Orlando Hudson LA

Outfield – Brad Hawpe Col, Justin Upton Ari, Hunter Pence Hou, Juan Pierre LA.

Catcher – Bengie Molina SF

Pitchers – Ted Lilly Chi, Chad Billinglsy LA, Johnny Cueto Cin, Matt Cain SF, Tim Lincecoum SF, Dan Haren, Ari, Yovani Gallardo Mil, Jason Marquis Col, Heath Bell SD, Jonathan Broxton LA, Francisco Cordero Cin, Trevor Hoffman Mil.