In the year of the pitchers, aces Roy Halladay Ubaldo Jimenez and lead a formidable pitching staff in the National League team for the All-Star. The sensational rookie Stephen Strasburg will have to wait at least another season before being elected.
The catcher Joe Mauer, from the Minnesota Twins, Most Valuable Player in the American League in 2009,t was announced Sunday at the latest beneficiary of the votes of fans to the classic, which will be played July 13 in Anaheim.
The first baseman dominican Albert Pujols, the St. Louis Cardinals, had the most votes in the National League.
In the tightest vote, David Wright beat dominican Placido Polanco in the final week to remain as the starter for the NL third baseman.
"He was seriously considered," said Manuel, Phillies, to the TBS. "He's going to be a star for long ? Many openings do you have? ? Five? I just felt that there are other pitchers who have opened 18 or 20 games. I felt that is best left quiet and let him get used to the level. "
Halladay had a perfect game in his first season with the Phillies, and Jimenez took a no-hitter in four games this year and has achieved an impressive season with 14-1 record and 2.27 ERA with the Rockies.
The catcher Joe Mauer, from the Minnesota Twins, Most Valuable Player in the American League in 2009,t was announced Sunday at the latest beneficiary of the votes of fans to the classic, which will be played July 13 in Anaheim.
The first baseman dominican Albert Pujols, the St. Louis Cardinals, had the most votes in the National League.
In the tightest vote, David Wright beat dominican Placido Polanco in the final week to remain as the starter for the NL third baseman.
The line of 100 miles per hour of Strasburg has captivated fans since the Washington Nationals put him in the minors on June 8, but the National League manager, Charlie Manuel, saw the 21 year old to settle in his role as before going to the stars game.
"He was seriously considered," said Manuel, Phillies, to the TBS. "He's going to be a star for long ? Many openings do you have? ? Five? I just felt that there are other pitchers who have opened 18 or 20 games. I felt that is best left quiet and let him get used to the level. "
Halladay had a perfect game in his first season with the Phillies, and Jimenez took a no-hitter in four games this year and has achieved an impressive season with 14-1 record and 2.27 ERA with the Rockies.
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