| 22 June 2010
This is the ballot I submitted to MLB for the All-Star Game this year.
| National League | American League | |
| Catcher | Miguel Olivo- I thought Olivo would tail off from his great start. He hasn't and he deserves this spot. |
Joe Mauer - Statistically he and Victor Martinez are evenly matched this year, despite spells of ineffectiveness for both. Edge goes to the reigning AL MVP. |
| First Base | Adrian Gonzalez - It was Joey Votto, but Gonzalez hs been just a touch better and the Padres remain front runners. Typically this is Albert Pujols' spot. This is not a typical year. |
Justin Morneau - Edges both Kevin Youkilis and Miguel Cabrera by a hair. |
| Second Base | Martin Prado - gets the edge over Brandon Phillips. | Robinson Cano - hands down the best second baseman in the American League in 2010 and it really isn't close. |
| Third Base | Scott Rolen - For an old over the hill guy that Toronto jettisoned last summer, he's putting up a great year. |
Adrian Beltre - His defense is superior to Evan Longoria and he is hitting just as well. |
| Shortstop | Hanley Ramirez - Struggling, but putting up a solid season at one of the weaker positions in the NL. |
Derek Jeter - Impossible to not pick the Yankee captain who remains a steady presence atop their lineup. Alex Gonzalez' power surge and sparkling defense warrants much consideration. |
| Left Field | Ryan Braun - His .305/.365/.495 is fantastic. At just 26 the Brewers left fielder has many great seasons ahead. |
Josh Hamilton - His June wins the spot over Carl Crawford. |
| Center Field | Andrew McCutchen - The Pirates rookie is the most dynamic young player in the NL Central. |
Alexis Rios - Career rejuvenation for the win! Vernon Wells fits that definition as well. |
| Right Field | Andre Ethier - The Didgers youngster had the hot start though has tailed off dramatically in June. |
Ichiro Suzuki - Magglio Ordonez would be my second choice, but Ichiro's game trumps Mags and his power barrage. |
| Designated Hitter | N/A - Though Ryan Zimmerman or Corey Hart could easily slot in here. | David Ortiz - with an honorable mention to Vladimir Guerrero |
| Starting Pitcher | Ubaldo Jimenez - Josh Johnson has been better of late, but I'm giving Jimenez the benefit of the doubt that he was sick when the Red Sox took it to him this week. |
Jon Lester - over Andy Pettitte, Francisco Liriano and Phil Hughes. Any of them are worthy. |
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