The Allstar Vote thread

[sahyder1]

Tuesday, June 1, 2004

Associated Press

NEW YORK -- Texas second baseman Alfonso Soriano was the surprise leader in the first voting totals for next month's All-Star game.

Soriano, a two-time All-Star traded to the Rangers by the New York Yankees in February for AL MVP Alex Rodriguez, has 729,949 votes, the commissioner's office said Tuesday.

Rodriguez, a seven-time All-Star shortstop who changed positions as a result to the trade, led AL third baseman at 558,880.

Boston's Nomar Garciaparra led AL shortstops at 412,742, even though he has been sidelined all season by an Achilles' tendon injury.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Barry Bonds had the second-highest vote total at 647,183.

The Mets' Mike Piazza, a 10-time All-Star, led NL catchers at 500,446 even though he is playing first base more often in recent weeks.

Also leading their positions in the AL are Detroit catcher Ivan Rodriguez (516,332), Yankees first baseman Jason Giambi (376,307), Boston outfielders Manny Ramirez (626,272) and Johnny Damon (360,755) and Anaheim outfielder Vladimir Guerrero.

In the NL, other position leaders include St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols (449,708) and third baseman Scott Rolen (461,194), Houston second baseman Jeff Kent (500,876) and shortstop Adam Everett (302,310), Chicago Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa (586,479) and Cincinnati outfielder Ken Griffey Jr.

The All-Star game is scheduled for July 13 in Houston.

You can vote online at mlb.com

Catcher

Player Name Team Total Votes

1. Rodriguez, I. Tigers 516,332

2. Posada, J. Yankees 343,255

3. Varitek, J. Red Sox 337,574

4. Lopez, J. Orioles 237,548

5. Molina, B. Angels 94,021

1st Base

Player Name Team Total Votes

1. Giambi, J. Yankees 376,307

2. Delgado, C. Blue Jays 211,209

3. Millar, K. Red Sox 200,234

4. Palmeiro, R. Orioles 165,674

5. Teixeira, M. Rangers 146,190

2nd Base

Player Name Team Total Votes

1. Soriano, A. Rangers 729,949

2. Reese, P. Red Sox 276,726

3. Boone, B. Mariners 262,789

4. Kennedy, A. Angels 117,501

5. Belliard, R. Indians 99,185

Shortstop

Player Name Team Total Votes

1. Garciaparra, N. Red Sox 412,742

2. Jeter, D. Yankees 396,268

3. Tejada, M. Orioles 299,517

4. Young, M. Rangers 292,763

5. Eckstein, D. Angels 95,450

3rd Base

Player Name Team Total Votes

1. Rodriguez, A. Yankees 558,880

2. Mueller, B. Red Sox 288,955

3. Blalock, H. Rangers 256,205

4. Glaus, T. Angels 220,186

5. Chavez, E. Athletics 179,598

Outfield

Player Name Team Total Votes

1. Guerrero, V. Angels 637,515

2. Ramirez, M. Red Sox 626,272

3. Damon, J. Red Sox 360,755

4. Sheffield, G. Yankees 344,059

5. Suzuki, I. Mariners 310,725

6. Beltran, C. Royals 310,206

7. Matsui, H. Yankees 283,583

8. Ordoñez, M. White Sox 242,916

9. Anderson, G. Angels 203,473

10. Williams, B. Yankees 201,305

Catcher

Player Name Team Total Votes

1. Piazza, M. Mets 500,446

2. Ausmus, B. Astros 302,090

3. Lo Duca, P. Dodgers 236,067

4. Barrett, M. Cubs 198,435

5. Estrada, J. Braves 119,969

1st Base

Player Name Team Total Votes

1. Pujols, A. Cardinals 449,708

2. Bagwell, J. Astros 442,247

3. Lee, D. Cubs 197,058

4. Thome, J. Phillies 176,487

5. Casey, S. Reds 133,085

2nd Base

Player Name Team Total Votes

1. Kent, J. Astros 500,876

2. Giles, M. Braves 238,412

3. Castillo, L. Marlins 189,476

4. Grudzielanek, M. Cubs 169,951

5. Alomar, R. Diamondbacks 146,412

Shortstop

Player Name Team Total Votes

1. Everett, A. Astros 302,310

2. Renteria, E. Cardinals 297,291

3. Matsui, K. Mets 217,749

4. Gonzalez, A. Cubs 200,053

5. Furcal, R. Braves 173,458

3rd Base

Player Name Team Total Votes

1. Rolen, S. Cardinals 461,194

2. Ramirez, A. Cubs 298,443

3. Ensberg, M. Astros 225,255

4. Lowell, M. Marlins 224,946

5. Beltre, A. Dodgers 196,811

Outfield

Player Name Team Total Votes

1. Bonds, B. Giants 647,183

2. Sosa, S. Cubs 586,479

3. Griffey Jr., K. Reds 364,997

4. Biggio, C. Astros 364,546

5. Berkman, L. Astros 345,225

6. Alou, M. Cubs 330,300

7. Hidalgo, R. Astros 315,568

8. Cabrera, M. Marlins 224,528

9. Edmonds, J. Cardinals 216,172

10. Jones, A. Braves 181,862

Edited June 2, 2004 by sahyder1

[Guest The Man They Call Puke]

I hate online voting, because they will vote someone like nomar who hasnt played 1 game all year, over the best SS in the majors so far this year, michael young.

[sahyder1]

I hate online voting, because they will vote someone like nomar who hasnt played 1 game all year, over the best SS in the majors so far this year, michael young.

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well that happens in stadium voting too. It's a popularity contest, everyone knows it.

[Guest The Man They Call Puke]

But another reason online voting sucks, Fans in Japan just vote for Ichiro, Hideki, and Kaz. Hideki didnt belong in the game last year, but he got in because of all the votes from Japan.

[Guest Hit Man 3120]

But another reason online voting sucks, Fans in Japan just vote for Ichiro, Hideki, and Kaz. Hideki didnt belong in the game last year, but he got in because of all the votes from Japan.

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Hideki who? Cuz u aint talkin bout Irabu

[ACCBiggz]

But another reason online voting sucks, Fans in Japan just vote for Ichiro, Hideki, and Kaz. Hideki didnt belong in the game last year, but he got in because of all the votes from Japan.

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Just shut the fuck up...

[Guest The Man They Call Puke]

Just shut the fuck up...

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Gee, your really a great admin... FUCK OFF

[sahyder1]

Just shut the fuck up...

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Agree with Biggz here. Get over it. It's about the popularity. People use the same lame excuse with VC in basketball. There are 270 million+ Americans......quit your whining. What team do you like? I'm sure there have been guys picked from your team........and you probably wouldn't complain in that scenario.

Hideki who? Cuz u aint talkin bout Irabu

Matsui.

Edited June 2, 2004 by sahyder1

[Guest StoneyCakes]

Online voting is a joke, Derek Jeter is having the worst season of his career right now as he is leading the AL in votes for a shortstop. I am a Yankee Fan, but even I can say that Derek Jeter shouldn't be an all-star this year and put in someone who deserves it. They should let the managers decide online voting sucks.

[KRC]

Although i understand the fans want to see him, Nomar has no business going if he gets selected. He's been injured the entire season. On another note, the whole fucking Astros team looks to be going to the game

[Guest TheTokenWhiteGuy]

look at Sammy, now I am a Cubs fan, but Sammy doesn't deserve to start this year at least, but he is very popular with the fans.

[gunnar hendershow]

It's criminal for Mora to not be even in the top 5 for third base.

This is a joke. Tejada and Mora should both start over A-Rod and Jeter... but of course they won't.

[DMN in the House]

MLB already killed the All Star game anyway, so who cares?

[sahyder1]

Is Mora even on the ballot as a 3B?

[gunnar hendershow]

Is Mora even on the ballot as a 3B?

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I'm going to the O's game on Friday and I'll pick up a ballot then. I'll let you know if you don't find out earlier.

Knowing MLB he's not on the ballot... people wonder why everyone outside of New York, Chicago, and Boston doesn't care about baseball. It's because MLB seems to almost ignore the other cities.

[sahyder1]

I just checked.....Mora is on the ballot at 3B. I'll post the whole ballot on here later.

[Lowerdeck]

Eh, I go to a Red Sox fan site where several members have and encourage voting 25 times for all Red Sox players.

And if you have another e-mail address, vote 25 more times with that.

[sahyder1]

Eh, I go to a Red Sox fan site where several members have and encourage voting 25 times for all Red Sox players.

And if you have another e-mail address, vote 25 more times with that.

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Red Sox fans dominate internet voting. They've had the 30th man selection the past 2 years.......and their other players always close out strong in online voting.

[gunnar hendershow]

Eh, I go to a Red Sox fan site where several members have and encourage voting 25 times for all Red Sox players.

And if you have another e-mail address, vote 25 more times with that.

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I'm too lazy to check. Is internet voting free?

[sahyder1]

I'm too lazy to check.  Is internet voting free?

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ofcourse it is.....who'd pay to vote? The ballot can be found on MLB.com or the website of any MLB team.