Tim Wakefield is officially an All-Star

A dream has finally come true for Boston Red Sox veteran pitcher Tim Wakefield. After posting arguments about why Wakefield should and shouldn't be selected as an All-Star, the managers have spoken and selected him for the American League roster in St. Louis.

Here 's the Red Sox breakdown:
Fans' voteJason Bay LFDustin Pedroia 2B
Players' voteJonathan Papelbon CloserJosh Beckett SP
Managers' voteTim Wakefield SPKevin Youkilis 1B (Mark Teixeira will start at first base)
This is Wakefield's first All-Star game in his 17-year career (15 with the Red Sox). He received a tremendous standing ovation at Fenway this afternoon when his name was called along with his five other teammates. 
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