2012 MLB All-Star Game Rosters Released

With the 2012 MLB All-Star game only 8 days away the complete roster for each team has been made official.  As previously predicted, Josh Hamilton smashed the record for most All-Star votes which was previously 7,454,753 as Hamilton accumulated 11,073,744 votes.  This is a remarkable amount of votes as it was nearly 4 million higher than the previous record and the National League’s highest vote getter, Buster Posey, who earned 7,621,370 votes.  Both of these players topped previously held vote records by their predecessors in their respective league which is a good indication by the active involvement of the fans and should translate to great ratings.  The National League could have a tough time finding their power this year as they lost sluggers Prince Fielder and Albert Pujols to American League teams this past offseason.  However, with upcoming stars like Joey Votto, Melky Cabrera and Matt Kemp the NL may not miss a beat.  Quite possibly the most intriguing question entering the game is who will be the starting pitcher for the National League as there seems to be two very worthy candidates.  The Giants Matt Cain has been dominant the past 3 seasons and it has continued into this year as he threw the first perfect game in franchise history this season coupled with his 9-3 record and 2.53 ERA to back up his consistency.  Though, the Mets have an ace of their own that has accumulated a MLB best 12-1 record with a 2.15 ERA and 116 strikeouts.  However, it is the way in which Dickey has dominated that is so profound as his number one pitch is the unconventional knuckle ball. 

Before losing in 2010, the American League was on a 13-game All-Star winning streak which was due in large part to their power hitters.  There shouldn’t be a shortage of power hitters as the American League is once again fielding the far better slugging team.  Led by Josh Hamilton and Prince Fielder, the starters also include last year’s State Farm Home Run Derby champion Robinson Cano at 2B as well as last years home run leader Jose Bautista in the outfield and the always consistent “Big Papi” David Ortiz in the DH spot.  This phenomenal collection of players should give the entire National League rotation all they can handle.  The 2012 MLB All-Star game is intriguing in that it faces the superior pitching league against the superior hitting league. 

There is further incentive for players who play for teams like the Dodgers, Giants, Rangers and other league leaders as they want to win the game and earn home field advantage for their league in the 2012 World Series.  You can bet Josh Hamilton, along with Texas Ranger teammates Mike Napoli, Adrian Beltre, Matt Harrison, Joe Nathan, Elvis Andrus and Ian Kinsler who currently have the best record in baseball will put out a full effort considering they lost in the World Series at the St. Louis Cardinals in game 7.

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