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[DJ MC]

First Voting Update

 

AL: http://m.mlb.com/new...t-update-may-26

 

First base
1. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers, 1,347,351
2. Eric Hosmer, Royals, 1,101,738
3. Mark Teixeira, Yankees, 342,788
4. Jose Abreu, White Sox, 222,288
5. Albert Pujols, Angels, 217,576

 

Second base
1. Jose Altuve, Astros, 1,301,754
2. Omar Infante, Royals, 715,345
3. Ian Kinsler, Tigers, 348,115
4. Devon Travis, Blue Jays, 320,572
5. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox, 320,420

 

Shortstop
1. Alcides Escobar, Royals, 1,191,268
2. Jose Iglesias, Tigers, 826,382
3. Marcus Semien, Athletics, 354,954
4. Jed Lowrie, Astros, 332,534
5. Jose Reyes, Blue Jays, 217,417

 

Third base
1. Mike Moustakas, Royals, 1,261,769
2. Josh Donaldson, Blue Jays, 876,586
3. Pablo Sandoval, Red Sox, 348,787
4. Manny Machado, Orioles, 266,746
5. Adrian Beltre, Rangers, 205,836

 

Catcher
1. Salvador Perez, Royals, 1,447,753
2. Stephen Vogt, Athletics, 795,848
3. Russell Martin, Blue Jays, 395,192
4. Brian McCann, Yankees, 342,826
5. Caleb Joseph, Orioles, 205,568

 

Designated hitter
1. Nelson Cruz, Mariners, 1,225,255
2. Kendrys Morales, Royals, 918,049
3. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees, 351,567
4. David Ortiz, Red Sox, 340,606
5. Victor Martinez, Tigers, 276,232

 

Outfielders
1. Lorenzo Cain, Royals, 1,376,217
2. Mike Trout, Angels, 1,297,085
3. Alex Gordon, Royals, 991,606
4. Adam Jones, Orioles, 981,926
5. Yoenis Cespedes, Tigers, 668,059
6. Alex Rios, Royals, 629,119
7. Jacoby Ellsbury, Yankees, 546,188
8. Jose Bautista, Blue Jays, 499,673
9. Michael Brantley, Indians, 484,548
10. Hanley Ramirez, Red Sox, 478,070
11. Josh Reddick, Athletics, 331,846
12. Brett Gardner, Yankees, 303,171
13. Carlos Beltran, Yankees, 288,674
14. J.D. Martinez, Tigers, 245,736
15. Mookie Betts, Red Sox, 241,279

 

NL: http://m.mlb.com/new...t-update-may-27

 

First base
1. Adrian Gonzalez, Dodgers, 929,016
2. Anthony Rizzo, Cubs, 489,255
3. Paul Goldschmidt, D-backs, 480,019
4. Matt Adams, Cardinals, 420,771
5. Joey Votto, Reds, 384,285

Second base

1. Dee Gordon, Marlins, 934,249
2. Kolten Wong, Cardinals, 582,238
3. Howie Kendrick, Dodgers, 385,427
4. Brandon Phillips, Reds, 337,146
5. Joe Panik, Giants, 333,853

 

Shortstop
1. Jhonny Peralta, Cardinals, 595,741
2. Starlin Castro, Cubs, 571,574
3. Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies, 525,917
4. Zack Cozart, Reds, 431,365
5. Brandon Crawford, Giants, 417,604

 

Third base
1. Matt Carpenter, Cardinals, 1,113,060
2. Kris Bryant, Cubs, 583,583
3. Todd Frazier, Reds, 424,035
4. David Wright, Mets, 327,319
5. Nolan Arenado, Rockies, 309,823

 

Catcher
1. Yadier Molina, Cardinals, 859,520
2. Buster Posey, Giants, 759,187
3. Miguel Montero, Cubs, 347,329
4. A.J. Pierzynski, Braves, 347,094
5. Derek Norris, Padres, 275,067

 

Outfielders
1. Bryce Harper, Nationals, 1,116,582
2. Matt Holliday, Cardinals, 979,008
3. Giancarlo Stanton, Marlins, 746,926
4. Nori Aoki, Giants, 441,407
5. Angel Pagan, Giants, 413,843
6. Joc Pederson, Dodgers, 390,885
7. Jason Heyward, Cardinals, 388,838
8. Matt Kemp, Padres, 375,172
9. Justin Upton, Padres, 368,868
10. Corey Dickerson, Rockies, 354,252
11. Andrew McCutchen, Pirates, 339,566
12. Jon Jay, Cardinals, 333,040
13. Yasiel Puig, Dodgers, 322,756
14. Dexter Fowler, Cubs, 311,908
15. Jorge Soler, Cubs, 291,658

[SBTarheel]

Man, I loved Lorenzo Cain before loving Lorenzo Cain was cool. 

[mweb08]

Obviously Royals fans care about this more than any other fan base.

[bnickle]

I've decided that fans don't get to chose the starters anymore.

[SBTarheel]

Obviously Royals fans care about this more than any other fan base.

Good job by them then. 

 

But it's very early. Way too early in fact. Shouldn't even be able to vote until June 1 in my opinion. 

[Matt_P]

Obviously Royals fans care about this more than any other fan base.

 

They've been fired up by their run to the World Series last year. Attendance is up by 11,000 fans per game. The Rays are only average 14.5k total (although that may not be fair).

 

Good for them.

[Matt_P]

First basemen
1. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers, 2,123,752
2. Eric Hosmer, Royals, 2,053,237
3. Prince Fielder, Rangers, 580,739
4. Mark Teixeira, Yankees, 525,935
5. Albert Pujols, Angels, 351,945

 

Second basemen
1. Jose Altuve, Astros, 2,020,143
2. Omar Infante, Royals, 2,020,143
3. Ian Kinsler, Tigers, 537,849
4. Jason Kipnis, Indians, 504,909
5. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox, 503,821

 

Third basemen
1. Mike Moustakas, Royals, 2,385,024
2. Josh Donaldson, Blue Jays, 1,496,065
3. Pablo Sandoval, Red Sox, 483,807
4. Manny Machado, Orioles, 419,979
5. Adrian Beltre, Rangers, 412,404

 

Shortstops
1. Alcides Escobar, Royals, 2,269,046
2. Jose Iglesias, Tigers, 1,277,655
3. Marcus Semien, Athletics, 630,167
4. Jed Lowrie, Astros, 511,714
5. Xander Bogaerts, Red Sox, 327,682

 

Designated hitters
1. Nelson Cruz, Mariners, 2,108,584
2. Kendrys Morales, Royals, 1,827,730
3. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees, 563,288
4. David Ortiz, Red Sox, 507,712
5. Victor Martinez, Tigers, 391,538

 

Catchers
1. Salvador Perez, Royals, 2,681,063
2. Stephen Vogt, Athletics, 1,401,747
3. Russell Martin, Blue Jays, 607,610
4. Brian McCann, Yankees, 529,364
5. Caleb Joseph, Orioles, 309,609

 

Outfielders
1. Lorenzo Cain, Royals, 2,506,859
2. Mike Trout, Angels, 2,371,435
3. Alex Gordon, Royals, 1,917,834
4. Adam Jones, Orioles, 1,514,836
5. Alex Rios, Royals, 1,249,073
6. Yoenis Cespedes Tigers 1,024,346
7. Michael Brantley Indians 906,788
8. Jacoby Ellsbury, Yankees, 888,192
9. Jose Bautista, Blue Jays, 792,897
10. Josh Reddick, Athletics, 650,756
11. Hanley Ramirez Red Sox 644,212
12. Carlos Beltran Yankees 471,929
13. Brett Gardner, Yankees, 458,849
14. Torii Hunter, Twins, 386,847
15. J.D. Martinez, Tigers, 378,075

 

Hosmer is catching up against Cabrera. Infante and Altuve are tied. Morales is only a few hundred thousand votes behind Cruz. What happens if the AL starters are all Royals plus Trout? I mean, Rios has a legit chance at fourth and he only has 33 PAs this year!!!

[RShack]

I hope AJ doesn't make it... I'd rather him have those days off...

[SBTarheel]

Go Lorenzo Go!!! 

[Matt_P]

I hope AJ doesn't make it... I'd rather him have those days off...

 

If he's not picked by the fans then he'll be picked by the players or coach. He's going.

[Nigel Tufnel]

http://en.wikipedia....l_All-Star_Game

[DJ MC]

http://en.wikipedia....l_All-Star_Game

 

The most amazing thing about that controversy is that apparently no one thought it was odd that a newspaper was printing pre-marked ballots.

[DJ MC]

HardballTalk: Progress! Only seven Royals lead their positions in the All-Star vote

 

Miguel Cabrera has blown past Eric Hosmer (up 1.3 million votes), Josh Donaldson is only 33K votes back at third base, and while Yoenis Cespedes and Jose Bautista have passed Adam Jones, Cespedes has passed Alex Rios as well.

[Pedro Cerrano]

Royals' fans aren't "cool" or "die-hard" or "ambitious." They're losers.

[SportsGuy]

So glad HFA is determined by this!

[mweb08]

I don't really get the anger over HFA being determined by the AS game. At least in comparison to the previous method. This is no worse imo.

[DJ MC]

Nelson Cruz declined a Home Run Derby invite.

[BobPhelan]

American League

C: Salvador Perez, Royals

1B: Miguel Cabrera, Tigers

2B: Jose Altuve. Astros

3B: Josh Donaldson, Blue Jays

SS: Alcides Escobar, Royals

OF: Mike Trout, Angels

OF: Lorenzo Cain, Royals

OF: Alex Gordon, Royals

DH: Nelson Cruz, Mariners

National League

C: Buster Posey, Giants

1B: Paul Goldschmidt, Diamondbacks

2B: Dee Gordon, Marlins

3B: Todd Frazier, Reds

SS: Johnny Peralta, Cardinals

OF: Bryce Harper, Nationals

OF: Matt Holliday, Cardinals

OF: Giancarlo Stanton, Marlins

[BSLChrisStoner]

Pretty meh starting lineups, especially without Cabrera and Stanton.

[Mike in STL]

No Stanton, and just heard no Harper for the HRD. Ugh.