Mauer, Morneau, Nathan named All Stars

July 6, 2008

Congratulations to Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau, and Joe Nathan for being named to the 2008 American League All Star team. The All Star Game will take place on Tuesday, July 15th at Yankee Stadium.

Joe Mauer was the leading vote getter among American League catchers, therefore earning the role as the AL’s starting catcher. It’ll be Mauer’s second All Star appearance — his first as a starter.

First baseman, Justin Morneau will also be making his second appearance. He was named to the AL squad by the player’s ballot.

Twins’ closer Joe Nathan will be making his third All Star appearance. Like all pitchers, he was named to the team by the AL team manager, Terry Francona. Nathan will be one of six closers on the team. This trip to the All Star Game will be a special one for Nathan, since he grew up near Yankee Stadium.

The American League has not lost an All Star Game since 1996, and these three Minnesota Twins, who have all posed with wiffleballs for this site, will try to lead the American League to another victory over the National League, and attempt to keep the AL’s unbeaten streak intact for at least another year.

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