If this were a political race, David Wright likely would be declared the winner, even though polls are still open. Wright has a sizable lead at third base in the final update for All-Star balloting before the complete vote totals are released. Carlos Beltran remains in the starting outfield, but it's hard to envision a scenario in which he now plays in the July 14 game.
CATCHERS
Yadier Molina, Cardinals, 1,846,629
Brian McCann, Braves, 1,458,909
Ivan Rodriguez, Astros, 1,236,476
Jason Kendall, Brewers, 1,175,566
Bengie Molina, Giants, 1,167,336
FIRST BASEMEN
Albert Pujols, Cardinals, 3,602,765
Ryan Howard, Phillies, 1,644,971
Prince Fielder, Brewers, 1,383,563
Adrian Gonzalez, Padres, 1,105,396
Lance Berkman, Astros, 623,783
SECOND BASEMEN
Chase Utley, Phillies, 3,510,082
Orlando Hudson, Dodgers, 1,277,348
Rickie Weeks, Brewers, 970,229
Skip Schumaker, Cardinals, 898,929
Dan Uggla, Marlins, 604,661
THIRD BASEMEN
David Wright, Mets, 2,049,487
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Desperate Mets: Get us some help
nydailynews.com 6/29/2009 — The Mets are trying to persevere with Jose Reyes, Carlos Beltran and Carlos Delgado on the DL. But the lineup is sputtering, and there are whispers in the clubhouse that this may be the time for GM Omar Minaya to make a move.
There’s Juan Move To Make
nleastchatter.com 6/29/2009 —
Speed at the top for Citi Field
Even the most casual observer of the New York Mets notices that something isn’t right. The Mets currently have 9 players on the disabled list . There is no specific timetable for any of these players’ return to active duty, just some general ...
Wounded Mets are easy prey for Brewers
betonline.com 6/29/2009 — The Mets vs Brewers odds almost make you feel sorry for the Mets. Missing Carlos Beltran, Jose Reyes, and Carlos Delgado, how can their MLB odds ever stand a chance?
2009 MLB All-Star Update #5
nleastchatter.com 6/29/2009 — This week in the All-Star voting, there is not much change, in fact none in the vote getters. I’m gonna leave this one strictly for discussion because unless Rollins makes up over 200k votes there will not be any major upsets. One note though is that Soriano is only a bit over 150,000 ...
The Weekend Debacle
mets.gearupforsports.com 6/30/2009 — After a very promising series against the Cardinals last week, in which they took 3 out of 4 from the NL Central leaders, the New York Metropolitans looked to duke it out with their cross town rivals this past weekend. Unfortunately, the series ended up like these Butterbean fights.
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