The MLB Non-Star Team

LF - David Murphy, Rangers: You might be wondering why I'm leaving off guys like Jermaine Dye and Jose Guillen. Truth is I think they get enough props for just getting on the Final Vote ballot. Murphy isn't even getting Rookie of the Year love so why not show some to the No. 4 man in RBI among AL outfielders. Murphy trailed off for a while but he might be starting to heat up again after going deep in his last two games.

1B - Casey Kotchman, Angels: It was a tough choice between him and Toronto's Lyle Overbay. While Overbay leads all AL first basemen in walks, Kotchman has the least strikeouts among all first baseman with at least 150 at bats. While he sits at just 17 walks, he only has one more strikeout the entire first half.

C - A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox: It's the catcher you love to hate and the White Sox you hate to love. Did you know A.J. leads all American League catchers in total bases and is second in runs batted in? I did, that is why he's my starting catcher for the AL Central Leaders.

Bench - OF Magglio Ordonez, 3B Casey Blake, 2B Brian Roberts: I will gladly take a former All-Star in Magglio Ordonez on the bench. Casey Blake will be my utility man to play multiple positions. My last spot goes to Brian Roberts, which was the most difficult choice. I wanted a middle infielder with some speed and while he is on the Final Vote ballot, he is also the best choice.

American League Pitchers

SP - Felix Hernadnez, Mariners: The lack of performance from his Seattle mates shouldn't prevent him from making this team, nor should his injury. King Felix has still logged over 100 innings and has struck out 93 hitters to this point. What’s his best number this year? A 2.83 ERA, which could signal the young ace has put it all together.

SP - Gavin Floyd, White Sox: Get used to seeing White Sox pitchers because it has been their bread and butter this year. From starter to closer, Chicago is in the position they are because of guys like Floyd.

SP - Nick Blackburn, Twins: What's so special about Twins' rookie Nick Blackburn? His 16 walks are the lowest among 100 inning starting pitchers in the American League.

SP - John Danks, White Sox: Danks has finally evolved into that pitcher Chicago thought he could be. He's sporting a 2.52 ERA over 107 innings pitched.

SP - Jon Lester, Red Sox: This was by far the toughest choice for me to make for the American League. It came down to James Shields, Mike Mussina, Zach Greinke, and Lester. Like Blackburn, Mussina has walked just 16 hitters this year, while Shields and Greinke have strikeouts. Lester's edge is in the fact that he has a lowest ERA and the most innings pitched. Not to mention the fact he's thrown a no-hitter.

SU -Dan Wheeler, Rays: The most holds, a great opponent batting average against, and no "blown saves" for Tampa Bay's primary set-up man. Wheeler has regained the form he had when setting up Brad Lidge and he is the best in the American League

SU - Scott Linebrink, White Sox: This seemed like such an obvious choice for me, but it was tougher than you think. There is a pitcher in Baltimore who has been just as good, if not better than Linebrink this year.

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