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 |
