bjm676 Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 It looks like it's going to be the AL East plus Vlad & Ichiro starting against the NL. AL All-Star squad taking shape Martinez clings to lead at first; three Red Sox hold on New York Yankees part-time first baseman Tino Martinez, whose slump on the field has not extended to All-Star ballots, continues to lead the voting at his position, standing out as the lone eccentric choice for the American League squad. Martinez (615,712 votes) held onto the lead despite a dry spell that has lowered his average to .230. However, the popular left-handed hitter's grip could be slipping. The people's choice will have to hold off Mark Teixeira fans' choice. The Texas run-producer (482,636 votes) has rallied into second place over Kevin Millar of the Red Sox (435,817). Teixeira, with 16 homers among his 33 extra-base hits, is tied for fifth in the league with 48 RBIs, while batting .290. The other frontrunners for the 76th Midsummer Classic, to be held on July 12 at Detroit's Comerica Park, also retained their leads. The only other shift on the leader board was Baltimore DH Rafael Palmeiro (350,698 votes) leapfrogging the Yankees' Jason Giambi (307,639) for second place behind the runaway leader, Boston's David Ortiz (1,376,625). Other Red Sox continuing to lead at their positions are catcher Jason Varitek (909,843 votes), batting .323, and outfielder Manny Ramirez (1,028,207), with 12 homers and 46 RBIs. Alex Rodriguez is the Yankees' other position leader and also remains in contention for the overall vote lead. The Majors' leader with 19 homers and 56 RBIs has 1,209,382 votes. That total gives Rodriguez an edge of 794,813 over third base runner-up Bill Mueller of the Red Sox (414,569 votes), but leaves him only 167,243 behind Ortiz. The Baltimore double-play tandem of shortstop Miguel Tejada (1,058,761 votes) and second baseman Brian Roberts (921,377) retained their leads over New York's Derek Jeter (754,536) and Texas' Alfonso Soriano (816,658), respectively. The combined totals of 28 homers and 85 RBIs by Tejada and Roberts tower over those runners-up's combined 21 homers and 62 RBIs. Although running considerably behind Ramirez, Ichiro Suzuki of the Mariners (992,250 votes) and the Angels' Vladimir Guerrero (933,693) held onto their leads for the other starting positions in the outfield. The second tier of outfielders also remained unchanged, with Boston's Johnny Damon (875,988 votes) holding slim leads over a pair of Yankees, Gary Sheffield (709,108) and Hideki Matsui (533,630). Boston's third outfielder, Trot Nixon, dropped to eighth place (398,944) behind Minnesota's Torii Hunter (418,768). Results as of June 13: 1st Base Player Name Team Total Votes 1. Martinez, T. Yankees 615,712 2. Teixeira, M. Rangers 482,636 3. Millar, K. Red Sox 435,817 4. Konerko, P. White Sox 406,609 5. Sexson, R. Mariners 262,366 2nd Base Player Name Team Total Votes 1. Roberts, B. Orioles 921,377 2. Soriano, A. Rangers 816,658 3. Bellhorn, M. Red Sox 361,335 4. Womack, T. Yankees 272,568 5. Iguchi, T. White Sox 172,852 Shortstop Player Name Team Total Votes 1. Tejada, M. Orioles 1,058,761 2. Jeter, D. Yankees 754,536 3. Renteria, E. Red Sox 516,935 4. Guillen, C. Tigers 177,688 5. Young, M. Rangers 160,567 3rd Base Player Name Team Total Votes 1. Rodriguez, A. Yankees 1,209,382 2. Mueller, B. Red Sox 414,569 3. Mora, M. Orioles 325,880 4. Beltre, A. Mariners 246,247 5. Blalock, H. Rangers 240,150 Catcher Player Name Team Total Votes 1. Varitek, J. Red Sox 909,843 2. Rodriguez, I. Tigers 642,860 3. Posada, J. Yankees 442,136 4. Lopez, J. Orioles 311,876 5. Mauer, J. Twins 188,785 Designated Hitter Player Name Team Total Votes 1. Ortiz, D. Red Sox 1,376,625 2. Palmeiro, R. Orioles 350,698 3. Giambi, J. Yankees 307,639 4. Young, D. Tigers 229,959 5. Thomas, F. White Sox 180,148 Outfield Player Name Team Total Votes 1. Ramirez, M. Red Sox 1,028,207 2. Suzuki, I. Mariners 992,250 3. Guerrero, V. Angels 933,693 4. Damon, J. Red Sox 875,988 5. Sheffield, G. Yankees 709,108 6. Matsui, H. Yankees 533,630 7. Hunter, T. Twins 418,768 8. Nixon, T. Red Sox 398,944 9. Sosa, S. Orioles 393,245 10. Podsednik, S. White Sox 292,999 11. Williams, B. Yankees 292,165 12. Anderson, G. Angels 239,939 13. Finley, S. Angels 186,288 14. Jones, J. Twins 141,332 15. Dye, J. White Sox 140,568 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Seriously. As true baseball fans, we have to vote Texiera past Tino Martinez. That is ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChWRoCk2 Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 konerko should at least be second and iguchi should at least be third, but theres nothing we can do about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 at least the AL voting is not as ridiculous as the NL voting. Martinez is the only obvious one that does not deserve to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxy Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 QUOTE(chi-guy2 @ Jun 13, 2005 -> 04:40 PM) konerko should at least be second and iguchi should at least be third, but theres nothing we can do about it I agree about Gooch, but Konerko has not played well enough to merit an all-star spot.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 QUOTE(ChiSoxyGirl @ Jun 13, 2005 -> 09:31 PM) I agree about Gooch, but Konerko has not played well enough to merit an all-star spot.... You don't agree konerko deserves to be second? Besides Teixeira (who should start), who else deserves to be ahead of konerko? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Sweeney Sexson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jun 13, 2005 -> 10:08 PM) Sweeney Sexson sexson and konerko have similar stats. Sweeney has not hit a homerun in over a month. 1st base is definately having a down year in the AL this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChWRoCk2 Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jun 13, 2005 -> 10:08 PM) Sweeney Sexson okay i guess ill vowge for sweeney, sexson is off and on and konerko should get more votes because hes on a winning team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 QUOTE(knightni @ Jun 13, 2005 -> 05:33 PM) Seriously. As true baseball fans, we have to vote Texiera past Tino Martinez. That is ridiculous. Agree completely. I would like to head the "Official Texeira for starting 1st base spot in the 2005 All-Star game" club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 QUOTE(knightni @ Jun 13, 2005 -> 05:33 PM) Seriously. As true baseball fans, we have to vote Texiera past Tino Martinez. That is ridiculous. Already did it today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 I thougt Iguchi was going to get in because of all the Japanese votes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxhawks Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 QUOTE(mreye @ Jun 14, 2005 -> 06:29 PM) I thougt Iguchi was going to get in because of all the Japanese votes? apparently the japanese vote is overrated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Giambi should be the starting first basemen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 QUOTE(podsforprez @ Jun 15, 2005 -> 12:32 AM) I like how soxtalk.com blocked a bunch of serverò..5 Huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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