Mid-season All Overlooked Team

This is not your vote leaders. This is not your "Most Deserved" list for an All-Star Roster. These are most likely the guys who are having solid if not great seasons, but probably won't find themselves for the All-Star Game in 2 weeks. The 25-man roster is as follows.

Catchers:

RUSSELL MARTIN, Dodgers
- He runs, he hits, he hustles, and he's got more walks than strikeouts. Best athlete of any catcher in the game.

YADIER MOLINA, Cardinals
- Previously known as a defensive minded catcher, Molina has been producing at the plate hitting almost .300, while only striking out 12 times.

First Base:

DERREK LEE, Cubs
- Because Berkman and Pujols are in the same division, his Gold Glove defense and line (.293-15-51) are overlooked.

MARK TEIXEIRA, Braves
- Despite Chipper's great year, Big Tex leads the Braves with 16 HR and 63 RBI hitting .275, with him just starting to warm up. Another Gold Glover who switch hits.

Second Base:

ORLANDO HUDSON, Diamondbacks
- Best defensive 2B in the game having won Gold Gloves in both leagues. Switch-hitter going at a .290-7-35 clip now hitting 3rd because of his team's offensive inconsistency.

MARK DEROSA, Cubs
- He's listed at 2nd, but you can put him anywhere on the infield or a corner outfield spot if necessary. .290-10-45 is pretty good for a "utility" player.

Shortstop:

YUNEL ESCOBAR, Braves
- The 3 R's in the NL East get all the publicity, so here goes the guy hitting .296-6-30 from the leadoff spot with one of the best arms and gloves at the position. Furcal's injury prevented him from getting this spot.

Third Base:

ARAMIS RAMIREZ, Cubs
- Stellar defense and a stat line almost identical to Derrek Lee make him the best choice once you realize Chipper and A-Rod aren't part of this conversation.

EVAN LONGORIA, Rays
- The rookie's been a stud since his April call-up with .269-15-47 and some amazing defensive plays.

Left Field:

CARLOS QUENTIN, White Sox
- Did anyone expect .280-19-61 from this guy this year?

Center Field:

NATE MCLOUTH, Pirates
- .280-15-52 from the leadoff spot with 9 steals and 27 doubles is one reason why the Pirates aren't as bad as they have been in recent years.

GRADY SIZEMORE, Indians
- We'll overlook .262, but 19HR, 45 RBI and 19 steals is the most offense Cleveland is getting from anybody. Plus he's pretty close to Spiderman in Center.

Right Field:

JERMAINE DYE, White Sox
- Don't look now, but Dye's been raking - .305-18-50.

RYAN LUDWICK, Cardinals
- Did anyone expect .285-16-56 from this guy who's suddenly become the protector of Albert Pujols in the lineup?

Starting Pitchers:

BEN SHEETS, Brewers
- Healthy for the first time in a while, the nasty curve has led him to nine wins and a 2.83 ERA. Oh yes - he can go nine when needed, and has three times.

SHAUN MARCUM, Blue Jays
- Five wins doesn't turn heads. His fastball tops out around 89. The numbers that do - 86K, 2.65 ERA with an opponents batting average of .198.

JAIR JURRJENS, Braves

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