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Staff All-Star Ballots
Joe Mauer, a unanimous selection by our staff With the Midsummer Classic approaching, I decided to ask the staff of Around the Majors and two other knowledgeable guest MLB bloggers, Sarah Green and Doug Milhoan, to produce their All-Star ballots for your viewing pleasure. Each ...
MLB Notebook Looking for Part Time Writers
MLB Notebook Looking for Part Time Writers
mlbnotebook.com — This is an official announcement for MLB Notebook: MLB Notebook is looking for Part Time writers. I can't put a number on how many we are hoping to add, because if we get 10 really great writers that apply, I will be tempted to add them all. Here are some details on what being a Part Time ... (more) MLB Notebook Looking for Part Time Writers
The MLB All So Far Team
The MLB All So Far Team
joshqpublic.com — Hey now you’re an All Star, get your game on, go play. Hey now you’re a rock star, get the show on get paid. And all that glitters is gold. Only shooting stars break the mold. -Smashmouth Public Service Announcement : Ok, here we go! Seventy-seven games in the books. Time ... (more) The MLB All So Far Team
Who Will Represent the Jays in the 2009 All Star Game?
Who Will Represent the Jays in the 2009 All Star Game?
bluejays.gearupforsports.com — With about a week left until the final ballots are submitted for this year’s All Star game in St.Louis, the Toronto Blue Jays are not fairing well in the voting. Our small market team (which gets next to no coverage outside of Canada) currently has, in this writer’s opinion, numerous ... (more) Who Will Represent the Jays in the 2009 All Star Game?
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Tyler's Take On Sports — ... his hitting streak to a career-high 19 games on Thursday night, raising his season line to .371/.409./.574. Bartlett, who recently return from a stint on the disabled list, has been exceptional this spring, producing 3.1 Wins Above Replacement to this point. Thus, even with the missed time, he was my selection to start at short for the American League in our staff All-Star ballots. ...

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Brew Crew Ball — ... How many Brewers should play in the actual All Star game? Around the Majors has posted the ballots for position players from its six contributors, and Ryan Braun was a unanimous choice, with Prince Fielder also appearing on two ballots. ...

Friday Roundup
RaysProspects.com — ... The staff at Around The Majors and a couple of guests each listed their All-Star game ballots. Here is who I chose: A.L. Starters: C: Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins 1B: Victor Martinez, Cleveland Indians 2B: Ian Kinsler, Texas Rangers SS: Jason Bartlett, Tampa Bay Rays 3B: Evan Longoria, Tampa Bay Rays LF: Jason Bay, Boston Red Sox CF: Adam Jones, Baltimore Orioles RF: Shin-Soo Choo, Cleveland Indians A.L. Reserves: C: Kurt Suzuki, Oakland Athletics 1B: Justin Morneau, Minnesota Twins 2B: Aaron Hill, Toronto Blue Jays SS: Marco Scutaro, Toronto Blue Jays 3B: Chone Figgins, Los ...

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Red Sox activate Smoltz for Thursday startThe Seattle Times: Sports 6/25/2009
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