Posted: Monday, June 8, 2009, 1:08 PM | 34 comments |
 

Raul, JRoll take All-Star lead
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Rauuuuul, who deserves it, and JRoll, who doesn't, have taken the lead in the latest fan balloting for this summer's All-Star game in St. Louis.

Such is the power of sold-out crowds at Citizens Bank Park, and the glow that continues to surround the defending World Champions -- and, in the case of Raul Ibanez, the fact that he deserves it.

Here are the numbers, from Major League Baseball:


1st Base

1. Albert Pujols Cardinals 1,751,945
2. Ryan Howard Phillies 876,149
3. Prince Fielder Brewers 697,456
4. Adrian Gonzalez Padres 473,060
5. Joey Votto Reds 323,791
 

2nd Base

1. Chase Utley Phillies 1,749,457
2. Orlando Hudson Dodgers 735,973
3. Rickie Weeks Brewers 560,670
4. Skip Schumaker Cardinals 425,636
5. Brandon Phillips Reds 302,035
 

3rd Base

1. David Wright Mets 994,855
2. Ryan Zimmerman Nationals 747,380
3. Chipper Jones Braves 640,598
4. Pedro Feliz Phillies 598,563
5. Bill Hall Brewers 551,202
 

Shortstop

1. Jimmy Rollins Phillies 936,377
2. Hanley Ramirez Marlins 871,917
3. J.J. Hardy Brewers 662,474
4. Jose Reyes Mets 526,591
5. Miguel Tejada Astros 462,941
 

Catcher

1. Yadier Molina Cardinals 874,329
2. Brian McCann Braves 660,523
3. Ivan Rodriguez Astros 625,389
4. Jason Kendall Brewers 619,954
5. Carlos Ruiz Phillies 599,167
 

Outfield

1. Raul Ibanez Phillies 1,415,493
2. Ryan Braun Brewers 1,269,033
3. Carlos Beltran Mets 1,092,516
4. Alfonso Soriano Cubs 1,078,904
5. Manny Ramirez Dodgers 858,353
6. Shane Victorino Phillies 852,667
7. Mike Cameron Brewers 716,343
8. Jayson Werth Phillies 636,818
9. Rick Ankiel Cardinals 615,875
10. Ryan Ludwick Cardinals 612,094
11. Corey Hart Brewers 608,704
12. Adam Dunn Nationals 468,957
13. Matt Kemp Dodgers 460,341
14. Andre Ethier Dodgers 427,680
15. Kosuke Fukudome Cubs 371,946
Posted by Rich Hofmann @ 1:08 PM  Permalink | 34 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:19 PM, 06/08/2009
    Way to go RAUL, you deserve it, let's hope he stays on top.
    — smiths617
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:26 PM, 06/08/2009
    Hard to figure Rollins ahead of Hanley Ramirez, but if you look at the numbers, it's not like Ramirez is having a great season at the plate, and Rollins' defense is solid. Reyes must be getting a big New York vote - this year he should not be within shouting distance of the All Star game. Manny Ramirez has no business up there at all!
    — Steve2181
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:34 PM, 06/08/2009
    I vote for the players I think deserve it. I don't have this blind devotion to my Phils. I'm glad Raul is up there now and that Manny is falling. It's a joke that Adrian Gonzales is fourth at first base. He leads the majors in HR while playing in a park the size of Montana.
    — phillyinsd
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:36 PM, 06/08/2009
    All Phillies starting line-up. Let's go folks.
    — John621
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:38 PM, 06/08/2009
    Chooch should be in the game this year. Jimmy obviously should not. Raul has been great. Werth-less should be bat boy.
    — fcskills
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:09 PM, 06/08/2009
    Howard didn't get screwed last year....he was playing horribly the first part of the season....no way J-Roll deserves to go.....
    — SDNP
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:21 PM, 06/08/2009
    If for no other reason but it gives me the chance to see what Hateraide looks like flowing from a natural stream, I'm glad to see Jimmy Rollins on top of the short-stop voting. You guys are absolutely amazing!
    — Raiderfan
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:42 PM, 06/08/2009
    We need to step it up for Victorino and get Beltran out of the starting lineup, just because I hate the Mets.
    — bsaw
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:04 PM, 06/08/2009
    Victorino is within strking distance! Vote him in!
    — mgt
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:16 PM, 06/08/2009
    Vote for Zimmerman. Feliz can't get there, but Zim's a good kid who can overtake David Wright with our help.
    — Echo
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:45 PM, 06/08/2009
    Also remember to vote for suckiest AL players so we can get home field for the World Series.
    — burholme
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:47 PM, 06/08/2009
    Rollins' D deserves AllStar consideration. Bowa was an All Star in 76 with a .584 OPS, Rollins 09 OPS is .583. Plus, Jimmy didn't get to the AS game his MVP year, so what's wrong with a little payback?
    — PhillyPhantastico
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:48 PM, 06/08/2009
    J-Roll doesn't deserve it on performance, but since when has All-Star voting ever been about performance? As long as the fans are the ones voting, it'll be mostly a popularity contest. Conveniently for baseball, the best performing tend to be the most popular each year, but the truth is most ballpark patrons are working with a knowledge base that includes the players for their team and the handful of other names they've heard in the news, and that's it. If you want pure performance-merited selection, turn the process over to the sportswriters.
    — Coniglio101


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About Rich Hofmann
Rich Hofmann arrived at the Daily News in 1980 for a job whose status was officially designated as "full-time, temporary." A senior at Penn at the time, he was hired to fill in on the copy desk during a staff illness. The notion of him covering the Eagles or being a columnist did not exist in anyone's imagination. It was supposed to be six weeks and out, but he never left. It is only one of the reasons why so many people have concerns about him as a potential house guest. Rich has blogged the postseasons of the Flyers and Eagles. E-mail Rich at hofmanr@phillynews.com

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