Posted: Wednesday, June 2, 2010, 12:56 PM | 15 comments |
 

Victorino falls in All-Star voting; Rollins still leads
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ATLANTA -- Jimmy Rollins hasn't played since the last All-Star voting update, but he still leads at shortstop. Meanwhile, Shane Victorino has fallen out of the top three outfield spots.

Carlos Ruiz has tightened the gap against St. Louis' Yadier Molina. Chase Utley still has the most votes of any National League player. And Placido Polanco has a comfortable lead over the Mets' David Wright.

Here are the standings:

1st Base
1. Albert Pujols Cardinals 1,006,149
2. Ryan Howard Phillies 532,729
3. Prince Fielder Brewers 315,936
4. James Loney Dodgers 207,566
5. Lance Berkman Astros 203,468

2nd Base
1. Chase Utley Phillies 1,103,430
2. Rickie Weeks Brewers 261,591
3. Martin Prado Braves 260,349
4. Dan Uggla Marlins 214,644
5. Kelly Johnson D-backs 213,788

3rd Base
1. Placido Polanco Phillies 500,293
2. David Wright Mets 377,815
3. Casey McGehee Brewers 329,675
4. Chipper Jones Braves 252,486
5. Casey Blake Dodgers 240,754

Shortstop
1. Jimmy Rollins Phillies 548,629
2. Hanley Ramirez Marlins 526,890
3. Troy Tulowitzki Rockies 258,952
4. Rafael Furcal Dodgers 239,566
5. Alcides Escobar Brewers 232,449

Catcher
1. Yadier Molina Cardinals 494,517
2. Carlos Ruiz Phillies 416,585
3. Ivan Rodriguez Nationals 403,874
4. Brian McCann Braves 357,637
5. Russell Martin Dodgers 274,099

Outfield
1. Ryan Braun Brewers 693,460
2. Jayson Werth Phillies 629,894
3. Andre Ethier Dodgers 606,514
4. Shane Victorino Phillies 566,434
5. Jason Heyward Braves 550,147
6. Matt Holliday Cardinals 467,697
7. Matt Kemp Dodgers 394,579
8. Raul Ibanez Phillies 390,176
9. Manny Ramirez Dodgers 348,905
10. Jason Bay Mets 338,336
Posted by Matt Gelb @ 12:56 PM  Permalink | 15 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:28 PM, 06/02/2010
    As cool as it is to have our guys start in the All Star game, it's just a popularity contest now. JR and his calf should not be leading in votes at SS.
    — Apache9
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:58 PM, 06/02/2010
    Even a Phillies fan can recognize Polanco and Rollins should not start and Victorino should not be 4th.
    — borncynic
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:31 PM, 06/02/2010
    Or Ibanez 8th....
    — EaglesBleedMoney
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:53 PM, 06/02/2010
    I smell pitchers duel if all these guys make it. Dear Phillies director of special events: Have a binoculars giveaway to all outfield ticket holders as soon as possible.
    — reidbetweenthelines
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:36 PM, 06/02/2010
    The way the Phillies are playing now, none of them should make it.
    — Chadds Ford
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:40 PM, 06/02/2010
    Personally I don't think its such a travesty that Polanco is leading. I could see McGehee ahead of him, but I have no problem with him being ahead of anyone else. Rollins leading with all that he has played ...that is just silly, although I would prefer him to finish first than Hanley Ramirez who is just an idiot. Anyone but Ramirez. Victorino 4th that's also silly, Ibanez 8th thats really silly. But Manny Ramirez 9th is just as silly as Ibanez in 8th.
    — DPL
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:08 PM, 06/02/2010
    I would trade a WS for a team with NO all stars any day. That would be refreshing if any Phillies declined to start in the All Star game if voted in.
    — road515
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:36 PM, 06/02/2010
    where s bruntlett
    — hardball
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:16 PM, 06/02/2010
    Wow, several players too hurt to play, and the rest having mediocre seasons at the moment. This could be an AL walkover. Better start Doc and hope he can throw another no hitter.
    — atp2007
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:38 PM, 06/02/2010
    when the pets,and wahoo's beat the phil',with shutout sseries,its time for the worry wagon to roll.gotta shake up the lineup cholly!
    — t_darb_56
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:59 AM, 06/03/2010
    The only Phillies who should make the team are Ruiz and maybe Utley. Voting is a joke as evidenced by JR leading at his position.
    — DEC
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:33 PM, 06/03/2010
    who cares?
    — oz


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