C - Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins - The catcher position could have the fewest number of players that deserve All-Star consideration. Mauer just happens to be the best of those. Mauer doesn't hit for any type of power, but he uses all fields and currently has a .326 average.
Honorable Mention - A.J. Pierzynski, Chicago White Sox
DH - Milton Bradley, Texas Rangers - The Rangers get their fourth selection out of the nine starters. Bradley has been able to keep his head on his shoulders (for the most part), and has been raking from both sides of the plate to the tune of a .320 average. His 17 home runs and 51 runs batted in don't hurt his case either.
Honorable Mention - Hideki Matsui, New York Yankees
SP - Cliff Lee, Cleveland Indians - Has anyone been more of a surprise in the American League than Cliff Lee? Coming into the season, many wondered whether Cliff Lee would be able to keep his spot in the rotation.
He immediately eliminated all doubt and now sits with an 11-1 record and minuscule 2.26 earned run average. Other pitchers are having great years, but Lee is just off the charts.
Honorable Mention - Joe Saunders, Los Angeles Angels
(Look for Part 2, where I will name the NL All-Star starters)
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