Cruz "seemingly certain" to make All-Star team?

That's what Peter Gammons wrote earlier this week in his notes package on ESPN.com. I hope he's right because Nelson Cruz deserves it, don't you think? A part of the story: As of this weekend, Jason Bay and Nelson Cruz are 1-2 among American League outfielders in homers and extra-base hits, and seemingly certain to make the All-Star team. Talk about scenic routes: Nelson Cruz • 1998: Signed by Mets as undrafted free agent • 2000: Traded from Mets to A's for Jorge Velandia • 2004: Traded from A's to Brewers for Keith Ginter • 2006: Traded by Brewers with Carlos Lee to Texas for Francisco Cordero and Kevin Mench • 2008: Cleared waivers at the end of spring training, accepted demotion to Triple-A Jason Bay • 2000: Drafted in 22nd round by Montreal Expos • 2002: Traded by Expos to Mets for Lou Collier • 2002: Traded by Mets to Padres for Steve Reed • 2003: Traded by Padres to Pirates with Oliver Perez for Bri...