The Indians may have the best record in baseball, but they're 27th in attendance and their roster doesn't have a lot of star power. Hey, but there's always online voting at mlb.com.
View full sizeCloser Chris Perez has 13 saves in 14 chances this season.CLEVELAND, Ohio — Will manager Manny Acta be joined by more than the required one Indians player at the All-Star Game on July 12 at Chase Field in Phoenix?
Acta was named to the AL coaching staff by All-Star manager Ron Washington of the Rangers. The Indians haven't had a position player voted into the starting lineup by fans since Juan Gonzalez in 2001. Cliff Lee started the 2008 game at old Yankee Stadium, but he was selected by Boston manager Terry Francona.
The Indians may have the best record in baseball, but they're 27th in attendance and their roster doesn't have a lot of star power. Hey, but there's always online voting at mlb.com. Voting ends June 30.
Here are five Indians who played like All-Stars through the first 47 games of the season.
SS Asdrubal Cabrera: Hard to believe there's a better shortstop in the AL at this point of the season.
RHP Josh Tomlin: He's 6-1 in nine starts with 30 strikeouts, 10 walks, 16 earned runs and 39 hits in 59 innings.
RHP Justin Masterson: Like Cabrera, it's hard to imagine there's a starter who's pitched better than Masterson.
Closer Chris Perez: CP in the ninth inning is just what MLB needs to boost its All-Star Game ratings. Thirteen saves in 14 chances goes a long way as well.
DH Travis Hafner: Pronk's hot start, and the DH getting the green light in NL parks this year, seemed like a perfect match. Then he strained his right oblique muscle.
Setup men are getting more attention from All-Star selectors now that the rosters have been expanded. If the AL comes calling, the Indians have a fleet to choose from in Rafael Perez, Joe Smith, Tony Sipp and Vinnie Pestano.
Source: http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2011/05/post_94.html
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