All-Star players named, Obama to attend

July 5, 12:45 PMSt. Louis Budget Travel Examiner GeGe Mix

Starting rosters for the All-Star game in St. Louis on July 14 have been named, and President Obama is slated to throw out the first pitch.  Top vote-getters were Albert Pujols, National League and Derek Jeter, American League.

National League:

C: Yadier Molina, St. Louis Cardinals

1B: Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals

2B: Chase Utley, Philadelphia Phillies

SS: Hanley Ramirez, Florida Marlins

3B: David Wright, New York Mets

OF: Carlos Beltran, New York Mets

OF: Ryan Braun, Milwaukee Brewers

OF: Raul Ibanez, Philadelphia Phillies

American League:

C: Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins

1B: Mark Teixeira, New York Yankees

2B: Dustin Pedroia, Boston Red Sox

SS: Derek Jeter, New York Yankees

3B: Evan Longoria, Tampa Bay Rays

OF: Jason Bay, Boston Red Sox

OF: Ichiro Suzuki, Seattle Mariners

Rumor has it that baseball legend, Stan “the man” Musial will be on hand for the game and is scheduled to receive special recognition. Now 88 years old, Stan is a living legend for St. Louisans.