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Cano, Granderson & Jeter Are All-Star Game Starters

Found July 01, 2012 on Sliding Into Home: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Robinson Cano,  Derek Jeter,  Curtis Granderson,  Jose Bautista,  CC Sabathia
TEAMS: New York Yankees,  Toronto Blue Jays
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From MLB.com:The starting lineups for the 2012 All-Star Game on July 10 at Kauffman Stadium have been named, so get set Kansas City, here they come. ... The 17 starters announced on the 2012 MLB All-Star Game Selection Show presented by Taco Bell on TBS on Sunday give new meaning to the words "star power." Fans have already won, making a record-setting statement in support of their favorite players, but who will win the game this year? ... Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano, winner of last year's Home Run Derby, got the starting nod for the third consecutive time, his fourth All-Star Game selection. Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is back in the All-Star Game for the 13th time in his career. The Yankees captain bowed out of last year's game, citing exhaustion from the mental and physical rigors of the pursuit of his 3,000th career hit and the need for rest over the All-Star break. ... Boston designated hitter David Ortiz is an All-Star for the...
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