2007 all star game

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The 78th all star game starts tonight from San Fransisco, with the unnoficial yet symbolic mid season spectacular between American League and the National League. UK fans can catch the game at 1am on CH5. 

Each team consists of 32 players. These players are currently selected though the following process:

Fan voting: Baseball fans vote on the starting position players for the All-Star Game, with ballots distributed at Major League Baseball games before mid-season and, more recently, on the Internet. When the game is played at an American League park, the designated hitter for the AL team is also selected in this manner. This method has been recently criticized because most of the starting players from the American League are from teams that have large fan bases, such as the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox.

Player voting: Pitchers and one back-up player for each position are elected by the players. If the top vote-getter at a position has also been selected via fan voting, the second-place finisher in this category is selected.
Manager selection: The managers of the 30 MLB teams and the Commissioner's Office will fill the roster up to 31 players.

Final vote: After the lists of 31 players for each league is announced, fans will vote for one additional player, chosen from a list of 5 players provided by the manager and the Commissioner's Office.
Replacements: After the roster is selected, the manager and the Commissioner's Office will replace players who are injured or who decline to participate.

Replacements: After the roster is selected, the manager and the Commissioner's Office will replace players who are injured or who decline to participate.

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American League Roster

Starters
Position... Player ...Team ... All-Star Games
P Dan Haren Athletics 1
C Iván Rodríguez Tigers 14
1B David Ortiz Red Sox 4
2B Placido Polanco Tigers 1
3B Alex Rodriguez Yankees 11
SS Derek Jeter Yankees 8
OF Vladimir Guerrero Angels 8
OF Magglio Ordóñez Tigers 6
OF Ichiro Suzuki Mariners 7

Pitchers
Position ... Player ... Team ... All-Star Games
P Josh Beckett Red Sox 1
P Bobby Jenks White Sox 2
P John Lackey Angels 1
P Gil Meche Royals 1
P Hideki Okajima[6] Red Sox 1
P Jonathan Papelbon Red Sox 2
P J.J. Putz Mariners 1
P Francisco Rodríguez Angels 2
P C.C. Sabathia Indians 3
P Johan Santana Twins 3
P Justin Verlander Tigers 1

Reserves
Position ... Player ... Team ... All-Star Games
C Víctor Martínez Indians 2
C Jorge Posada Yankees 5
1B Justin Morneau Twins 1
2B Brian Roberts Orioles 2
3B Mike Lowell Red Sox 4
SS Carlos Guillén Tigers 2
SS Michael Young Rangers 4
OF Carl Crawford Devil Rays 2
OF Torii Hunter Twins 2
OF Manny Ramírez Red Sox 11
OF Alex Ríos Blue Jays 2
OF Grady Sizemore Indians 2

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National League Roster

Starters
Position ... Player ... Team ... All-Star Games
P Jake Peavy Padres 2
C Russell Martin Dodgers 1
1B Prince Fielder Brewers 1
2B Chase Utley Phillies 2
3B David Wright Mets 2
SS José Reyes Mets 2
OF Carlos Beltrán Mets 4
OF Barry Bonds Giants 14
OF Ken Griffey, Jr. Reds 13

Pitchers
Position ... Player ... Team ... All-Star Games
P Francisco Cordero Brewers 1
P Brian Fuentes[7] Rockies 3
P Cole Hamels Phillies 1
P Trevor Hoffman Padres 6
P Roy Oswalt[8] Astros 3
P Brad Penny Dodgers 2
P Takashi Saito Dodgers 1
P Ben Sheets Brewers 3
P John Smoltz[7] Braves 8
P José Valverde Diamondbacks 1
P Billy Wagner Mets 4
P Brandon Webb[8] Diamondbacks 2
P Chris Young[6] Padres 1

Reserves
Position ... Player ... Team ... All-Star Games
C Brian McCann Braves 2
1B Derrek Lee Cubs 2
1B Albert Pujols Cardinals 6
1B Dmitri Young Nationals 2
2B Orlando Hudson Diamondbacks 1
2B Freddy Sanchez Pirates 2
3B Miguel Cabrera Marlins 4
SS J.J. Hardy Brewers 1
OF Matt Holliday Rockies 2
OF Carlos Lee Astros 3
OF Aaron Rowand Phillies 1
OF Alfonso Soriano Cubs 6