2009 MLB All-Star Game

The first American League All-Star Ballot update for 2009 is out and for us Boston Red Sox fans we will find a few familiar faces at the top.

Red Sox left fielder Jason Bay is currently at the top in the voting in the outfield by 4,000 votes over Josh Hamilton. First baseman Kevin Youkilis is the only other member of the Red Sox right now at the top.

Dustin Pedroia currently sits in 2nd place at second base, Mike Lowell is in 5th place at third base, Jason Varitek is in 3rd place at catcher, Jacoby Ellsbury is 9th in the outfield and J.D. Drew is 13th.

Let’s get voting Red Sox Nation. Let’s get our boys to the St. Louis. You can cast your ballot by heading over to MLB.com.

If you need someone to vote for in the National League, vote for Manny Ramirez. Show Bud Selig the rules need to be changed.

A full look at the American League totals after the jump.

2009 MLB All-Star Balloting : American League
1st Base
RANK PLAYER NAME AL TEAM TOTAL VOTES
1 Kevin Youkilis Red Sox 414,693
2 Miguel Cabrera Tigers 299,597
3 Mark Teixeira Yankees 295,798
4 Justin Morneau Twins 275,990
5 Chris Davis Rangers 217,166
2nd Base
RANK PLAYER NAME AL TEAM TOTAL VOTES
1 Ian Kinsler Rangers 514,645
2 Dustin Pedroia Red Sox 426,127
3 Aaron Hill Blue Jays 273,039
4 Robinson Cano Yankees 257,695
5 Brian Roberts Orioles 185,728
3rd Base
RANK PLAYER NAME AL TEAM TOTAL VOTES
1 Evan Longoria Rays 664,060
2 Michael Young Rangers 296,025
3 Alex Rodriguez Yankees 245,414
4 Scott Rolen Blue Jays 227,650
5 Mike Lowell Red Sox 215,945
Shortstop
RANK PLAYER NAME AL TEAM TOTAL VOTES
1 Derek Jeter Yankees 664,630
2 Marco Scutaro Blue Jays 273,589
3 Elvis Andrus Rangers 258,243
4 Jason Bartlett Rays 233,482
5 Alexei Ramirez White Sox 129,086
Catcher
RANK PLAYER NAME AL TEAM TOTAL VOTES
1 Joe Mauer Twins 381,443
2 Victor Martinez Indians 284,988
3 Jason Varitek Red Sox 281,549
4 Jorge Posada Yankees 277,849
5 Jarrod Saltalamacchia Rangers 272,830
Outfield
RANK PLAYER NAME AL TEAM TOTAL VOTES
1 Jason Bay Red Sox 446,183
2 Josh Hamilton Rangers 442,553
3 Ichiro Suzuki Mariners 306,453
4 Ken Griffey Jr. Mariners 305,046
5 Nick Markakis Orioles 294,343
6 Carl Crawford Rays 260,325
7 Nelson Cruz Rangers 253,456
8 Grady Sizemore Indians 252,231
9 Jacoby Ellsbury Red Sox 244,004
10 Torii Hunter Angels 242,712
11 Johnny Damon Yankees 235,104
12 Andruw Jones Rangers 215,294
13 J.D. Drew Red Sox 206,507
14 Vernon Wells Blue Jays 194,294
15 Curtis Granderson Tigers 186,040