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Posted: Monday June 16, 2008 7:03PM; Updated: Monday June 16, 2008 7:07PM

Red Sox dominate All-Star voting

Story Highlights
  • Red Sox continue to lead at five of the nine positions listed on the ballot
  • Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez hold comfortable leads at their positions
  • The 79th Midsummer Classic will be played at Yankee Stadium on July 15
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NEW YORK (SI.com) -- Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz and New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter continue to lead all American League players in the latest fan balloting results for the 2008 All-Star Game.

Ortiz tops all players with 1,605,660 votes, while Jeter is a close second with 1,564,029 votes. Four other members of the Red Sox and one more Yankee continue to lead their respective positions in the balloting.

The other Boston players at the top are catcher Jason Varitek, first baseman Kevin Youkilis, second baseman Dustin Pedroia and outfielder Manny Ramirez. The other Yankee is third baseman Alex Rodriguez.

Joining Ramirez in the top three outfield positions are Texas' Josh Hamilton and Seattle's Ichiro Suzuki. The closest race is at catcher, where Varitek has garnered 896,022 votes and Minnesota's Joe Mauer has received 855,200. All-Star squads for both leagues will be announced on Sunday, July 6. The 79th All-Star Game will be played July 15 at Yankee Stadium.

Fans can cast their votes for starters up to 25 times until Wednesday, July 2 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Starting rosters will be announced during the 2008 All-Star Game Selection Show on Sunday, July 6 (on TBS).

American League All-Star Balloting (through June 16)
Player Team Total Votes
First Base
1. Kevin Youkilis Red Sox 1,187,909
2. Justin Morneau Twins 897,199
3. Jason Giambi Yankees 608,952
4. Carlos Pena Rays 368,640
5. Paul Konerko White Sox 365,592
Second Base
1. Dustin Pedroia Red Sox 1,027,788
2. Ian Kinsler Rangers 816,793
3. Robinson Cano Yankees 649,558
4. Placido Polanco Tigers 434,256
5. Brian Roberts Orioles 296,260
Third Base
1. Alex Rodriguez Yankees 1,481,875
2. Mike Lowell Red Sox 764,809
3. Joe Crede White Sox 482,270
4. Miguel Cabrera Tigers 452,554
5. Hank Blalock Rangers 270,761
Shortstop
1. Derek Jeter Yankees 1,564,029
2. Michael Young Rangers 846,597
3. Edgar Renteria Tigers 445,571
4. Julio Lugo Red Sox 364,804
5. Orlando Cabrera White Sox 363,793
Catcher
1. Jason Varitek Red Sox 896,022
2. Joe Mauer Twins 855,200
3. Ivan Rodriguez Tigers 642,786
4. Jorge Posada Yankees 587,693
5. A.J. Pierzynski White Sox 395,093
Designated Hitters
1. David Ortiz Red Sox 1,605,660
2. Hideki Matsui Yankees 898,752
3. Jim Thome White Sox 553,683
4. Frank Catalanotto Rangers 316,073
5. Gary Sheffield Tigers 236,282
Outfielders
1. Manny Ramirez Red Sox 1,539,753
2. Josh Hamilton Rangers 1,352,372
3. Ichiro Suzuki Mariners 882,712
4. Vladimir Guerrero Angels 757,881
5. Bobby Abreu Yankees 711,588
6. Johnny Damon Yankees 616,045
7. Magglio Ordonez Tigers 613,753
8. Milton Bradley Rangers 562,923
9. J.D. Drew Red Sox 560,610
10. Melky Cabrera Yankees 553,746
11. Torii Hunter Angels 518,827
12. Grady Sizemore Indians 508,265
13. Carl Crawford Rays 431,864
14. Coco Crisp Red Sox 426,409
15. B.J. Upton Rays 371,653

 
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