White Sox May Have Eight All-Stars

The American League All-Stars were named today, and the White Sox had more than any other team. Named from the White Sox were Mark Buehrle, Jose Contreras, Bobby Jenks, Jim Thome, Paul Konerko, and Jermaine Dye. Ozzie Guillen said that Joe Crede will replace the first guy, regardless of position, to withdraw from the team. The manger always winds up having to replace someone so you can pencil him in as well.

There is also one spot available for fan voting. Selected to run for the last spot were Travis Hafner of Cleveland, Ramon Hernandez of Baltimore, Francisco Liriano of Minnesota, Justin Verlander of Detroit, and A.J. Pierzynski of the Sox. A.J. is sixth in the league in batting and second amongst catchers. Additionally, every team he has played for has seen their team ERA fall when A.J. calls pitches. Let's get out and vote A.J. into the All-Star game. He deserves it.