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spt_MLB_reader_allstars.sTitle = "MLB All-Stars -- Readers' choice";
spt_MLB_reader_allstars.appDeck = "We asked you to tell us who you thought should start in the July 11 All-Star Game in Pittsburgh, and you've come through with flying colors. Here are your starting lineups.";
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spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i++] = new Array("","YOUR AL PICKS","","","","", "sub", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
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spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i++] = new Array("","AL starting pitcher -- Jose Contreras, White Sox","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/060617/060617_Contreras_vmed_7p.vmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "Al Behrman", "AP", "235", "198", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i-1].body = "<b>JOSE CONTRERAS, Chicago White Sox</b><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/default.asp?sport=mlb&cat=IS&player=7043&type=direct\" target=\"_blank\">[CLICK FOR STATS]</a><p>If you want to win the All-Star Game, how could you pick against someone who has NOT LOST in his last 23 starts, going 17-0! That is simply amazing (Not to mention the new jewelry he's wearing), and he deserves the start!<br><i>-- Chris, Sugar Grove, Ill.</i>";

spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i++] = new Array("","NL starting pitcher -- Tom Glavine, Mets","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/060510/060510_mets_phillies_vlg8p.vmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "Tim Shaffer", "Reuters", "237", "198", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i-1].body = "<b>TOM GLAVINE, New York Mets</b><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/default.asp?sport=mlb&cat=IS&player=4122&type=direct\" target=\"_blank\">[CLICK FOR STATS]</a><p>He is more consistent. Even if he can't strike you out, he will make sure that most likely you will ground out or fly out or hit into a double play. He is more mature and can get you out of the hotspots.<br><i>-- Damon, Fort Huachuca, Ariz.</i>";

spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i++] = new Array("","AL 1B-- David Ortiz, Red Sox","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/060604/060604_ortiz_vmed_2p.vmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "Duane Burleson", "AP", "262", "198", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i-1].body = "<b>DAVID ORTIZ, Boston Red Sox</b><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/default.asp?sport=mlb&cat=IS&player=5909&type=direct\" target=\"_blank\">[CLICK FOR STATS]</a><p>For the American League 1st baseman I voted David Ortiz because he deserves it, he's on a great team and always comes thru in clutch moments. He's just an all around great player.<br><i>-- Michael Fetner, Dearborn Heights, Michigan</i><p>I chose Giambi at first base over Ortiz because Ortiz does not play the position enough to warrant his selection.<br><i>-- Dale, Maitland, FL</i>";

spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i++] = new Array("","NL 1B -- Albert Pujols, Cardinals","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/060528/060528_damarco_pujols_vlg6p.vmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "|", "", "right", "Paul Jasienski", "Getty Images file", "295", "198", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i-1].body = "<b>ALBERT PUJOLS, St. Louis Cardinals</b><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/default.asp?sport=mlb&cat=IS&player=6619&type=direct\" target=\"_blank\">[CLICK FOR STATS]</a><p><br>How can there not be 100% voting for Albert Pujols?<br><i>-- D. Scellin, St. Louis</i><p>For first baseman I don't even have to explain why I voted for Pujols. The guy is having an All-Star year.<br><i>-- Michael Fetner, Dearborn Heights, Michigan</i><br>";

spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i++] = new Array("","AL 2B -- Robinson Cano, Yankees","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/050925/050925_cano_hmed_1p.hmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Kathy Willens", "AP", "273", "389", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i-1].body = "<b>ROBINSON CANO, New York Yankees</b><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/default.asp?sport=mlb&cat=IS&player=7497&type=direct\" target=\"_blank\">[CLICK FOR STATS]</a><p>Robinson Cano is probably the most underrated second baseman in the American League, but at this point in the season he is probably the best second baseman in the AL, just ask the Yankees, because without Cano they would not be as close as they are to the Red Sox.<br><i>-- cmike, Petersburg, Va.</i><p>Cano is having a career year in only second full season and is keeping Yankees in close range to first place Boston.<br><i>-- Bill</i><br>";

spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i++] = new Array("","NL 2B -- Chase Utley, Phillies","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/050629/050629_utley_hmed_8p.hmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "Kathy Willens", "AP", "273", "346", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i-1].body = "<b>CHASE UTLEY, Philadelphia Phillies</b><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/default.asp?sport=mlb&cat=IS&player=7072&type=direct\" target=\"_blank\">[CLICK FOR STATS]</a><p><br>Chase Utley at second because he has the best numbers of any 2nd basemen in the NL and is doing so at the top of a very potent order, do you think Ryan Howard would be leading the league in RBI without him?<br><i> -- Matthew Lieber, Davis, Calif.</i><p>How can you not like Chase Utley? Along with Ryan Howard, he makes up the young face for the once dismal Phillies. Still a little off from reaching the star he could be, but still good enough to get the All-Star nod.<br><i>-- Bill</i>";

spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i++] = new Array("","AL 3B -- Alex Rodriguez, Yankees","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/060510/060510_rodriguez_vmed_3p.vmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Kathy Willens", "AP file", "270", "198", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i-1].body = "<b>ALEX RODRIGUEZ, New York Yankees</b><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/default.asp?sport=mlb&cat=IS&player=5275&type=direct\" target=\"_blank\">[CLICK FOR STATS]</a><p><br>Third base is easy, only A-Rod can underachieve and still be the clear cut best at the hot corner. <br><i>-- C. Scott, Jamaica, N.Y.</i><p>George doesn't appreciate quality - so what if he makes \"too much\" money - go ahead and tell me if he was standing in front of you with the other guys you wouldn't pick Alex for your team!<br><i>-- Brian Qualters, Summerfield, N.C.</i>";

spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i++] = new Array("","NL 3B -- David Wright, Mets","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/060424/060424_davidWright_vmed_7p.vmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "Kathy Willens", "AP file", "262", "198", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i-1].body = "<b>DAVID WRIGHT, New York Mets</b><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/default.asp?sport=mlb&cat=IS&player=7382&type=direct\" target=\"_blank\">[CLICK FOR STATS]</a><p><br>This is simple, David Wright hits for average, power, RBI's, and he produces in the clutch, not to mention all the stellar defensive plays he's made this year. If nothing else the improvement he has made from last year to this year patience-wise at the plate makes him the best third baseman in the National league. <br><i>-- Sour, New York</i><p>David Wright - truly deserving  \"developed\" young star - can pick it and \"kick it\" offensively - give him time - he's getting better defensively - besides only Brooks was Brooks - you don't stay a third baseman because of defensive skills anymore.<br><i>-- Brian Qualters, Summerfield, N.C.</i>";

spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i++] = new Array("","AL SS -- Derek Jeter, Yankees","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/060410/060410_yankees_vmed_8p.vmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "Kathy Willens", "AP file", "228", "198", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i-1].body = "<b>DEREK JETER, New York Yankees</b><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/default.asp?sport=mlb&cat=IS&player=5406&type=direct\" target=\"_blank\">[CLICK FOR STATS]</a><p><br>Out of the current crop of Shortstops, Jeter is by far the most complete player. <br><i>-- Mike, Seattle, Wash.</i><p>Many who go to the All-Star game go on past seasons performances, which is a crock. However, Derek Jeter is one exception, as he plays hard everyday, no matter what the score.<br><i>-- Marylin Kiral, Lewiston, Minn.</i><br>";

spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i++] = new Array("","NL SS -- Jose Reyes, Mets","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/060621/060621_reyes_hmed_7p.hmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Frank Franklin II", "AP", "273", "377", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i-1].body = "<b>JOSE REYES, New York Mets</b><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/default.asp?sport=mlb&cat=IS&player=7066&type=direct\" target=\"_blank\">[CLICK FOR STATS]</a><p><br>Jose Reyes: Hot as a pistol and improving everyday.<br><i>-- Cary Binder, Quakertown, Pa.</i><p>The Mets are tearing up the league, so they pretty much have the right to send 4 or more starters to the All Star Game. Position by position, they are the strongest team in the NL.<br><i> -- Joe C., New York, N.Y.</i><br>";

spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i++] = new Array("","AL OF -- Manny Ramirez, Red Sox","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/060307/060307_ramirez_vmed.vmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "Jim Mone", "AP", "298", "189", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i-1].body = "<b>MANNY RAMIREZ, Boston Red Sox</b><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/default.asp?sport=mlb&cat=IS&player=5132&type=direct\" target=\"_blank\">[CLICK FOR STATS]</a><p><br>Manny being Manny, means tons of hits, homers and RBIs. He's got the Red Sox in first place baby!<br><i>-- Johnny, Boston</i><br>";

spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i++] = new Array("","NL OF -- Carlos Beltran, Mets","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/060105/060105_beltran_vmed_4p.vmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "Ronald Martinez", "Getty Images file", "298", "198", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i-1].body = "<b>CARLOS BELTRAN, New York Mets</b><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/default.asp?sport=mlb&cat=IS&player=6132&type=direct\" target=\"_blank\">[CLICK FOR STATS]</a><p>Speed, power and defense. He's the most complete outfielder in the National League, and he proves it every day.<br><i>-- Jason Smith, N.Y.</i><br>";

spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i++] = new Array("","AL OF -- Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/041001/041001_rangers_mariners_vmed8p.vmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Elaine Thompson", "AP", "268", "198", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i-1].body = "<b>ICHIRO SUZUKI, Seattle Mariners</b><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/default.asp?sport=mlb&cat=IS&player=6615&type=direct\" target=\"_blank\">[CLICK FOR STATS]</a><p>He's Ichiro, and another great year which will be 200\+ hits, great fielding and base running. He is currently 2nd in AL in batting avg.<br><i>-- Don Patterson, Redmond, Wash.</i>";

spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i++] = new Array("","NL OF -- Ken Griffey Jr., Reds","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/060703/060703_griffey_vmed_3p.vmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "Morry Gash", "AP", "296", "198", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i-1].body = "<b>KEN GRIFFEY JR., Cincinnati Reds</b><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/default.asp?sport=mlb&cat=IS&player=4305&type=direct\" target=\"_blank\">[CLICK FOR STATS]</a><p>Ken Griffey, Jr. has been my Hero since he played for Seattle and Cinncie! He's an awesome player, he's coming back full force and he's a great candidate for our youngsters to look up to and admire! Jr has my life time forever vote and support! Just wish I could get his autograph some day.<br><i>-- Shortstop Brown, Helena, Mont.</i>";

spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i++] = new Array("","AL OF -- Johnny Damon, Yankees","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/060322/060322_damon_vmed_9p.vmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "Kathy Willens", "AP", "267", "198", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i-1].body = "<b>JOHNNY DAMON, New York Yankees</b><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/default.asp?sport=mlb&cat=IS&player=5484&type=direct\" target=\"_blank\">[CLICK FOR STATS]</a><p>Damon has played hurt and played hard, never complaining about it, either. What a great signing by the Yankees. Take that BoSox fans!<br><i>-- Vincent, Miami</i>";

spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i++] = new Array("","NL OF -- Alfonso Soriano, Nationals","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/060512/060512_soriano_vmed_12p.vmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "Nick Laham", "Getty Images", "282", "198", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i-1].body = "<b>ALFONSO SORIANO, Washington Nationals</b><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/default.asp?sport=mlb&cat=IS&player=6154&type=direct\" target=\"_blank\">[CLICK FOR STATS]</a><p>Although Soriano isn't a true outfielder, his youth, power, and tremendous athletic ability puts him head and shoulders above all the others on this list.<br><i>-- Sean, Etters, Pa.</i>";

spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i++] = new Array("","AL C -- Joe Mauer, Twins","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/060628/060628_mauer_vmed_2p.vmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "Jim Mone", "AP", "298", "175", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i-1].body = "<b>JOE MAUER, Minnesota Twins</b><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/default.asp?sport=mlb&cat=IS&player=7062&type=direct\" target=\"_blank\">[CLICK FOR STATS]</a><p>Joe Mauer has proven himself to be the best hitter in the Major Leagues since Ted Williams. His defense and ability to call the game is superb, especially considering the fact that he is only 23. How often do we see this kind of quality of an all-around catcher, let alone other position players.<br><i>-- Daniel Watkins, Blaine, Minn.</i><p>Besides his ungodly hitting, Joe Mauer has turned into an excellent catcher, handling the pitching staff well and playing good defense.<br><i>-- John Gannaway, Stillwater, Minn.</i>";

spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i++] = new Array("","NL C -- Paul Lo Duca, Mets","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/060703/060703_loduca_vmed_7p.vmedium.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Rick Silva", "AP file", "253", "198", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_MLB_reader_allstars[i-1].body = "<b>PAUL LO DUCA, New York Mets</b><br><a href=\"http://www.scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/default.asp?sport=mlb&cat=IS&player=6032&type=direct\" target=\"_blank\">[CLICK FOR STATS]</a><p>OK so some people have criticized Lo Duca being in the All-Star game, but let's face it, he's handling a pitching staff that only goes two-deep. Plus, he's hitting .290.<br><i>-- Mary, Queens</i>";

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