2012 MLB All Star Game Rosters Announced!

With the 2012 edition of the Major League Baseball All Star Game just one week away, the rosters have been announced to the public. Here is what the rosters look like. First it's the American League:

Starters:
Catcher: Mike Napoli- Rangers
1st Base: Prince Fielder- Tigers
2nd Base: Robinson Cano- Yankees
3rd Base: Adrian Beltre- Rangers
Shortstop: Derek Jeter- Yankees
Outfielder: Jose Bautista- Blue Jays
Outfielder: Curtis Granderson- Yankees
Outfielder: Josh Hamilton- Rnagers
Designated Hitter: David Ortiz- Red Sox

Reserves:
Catcher: Joe Mauer- Twins
Catcher: Matt Wieters- Orioles
1st Base: Paul Konerko- White Sox
2nd Base: Ian Kinsler- Rangers
3rd Base: Miguel Cabrera- Tigers
Shortstop: Asdrubal Cabrera- Indians
Shortstop: Elvis Andrus- Rangers
Outfielder: Adam Jones- Orioles
Outfielder: Mike Trout- Angels
Outfielder: Mark Trumbo- Angels
Designated Hitter: Billy Butler- Royals
Designated Hitter: Adam Dunn- White Sox

Pitchers:
Ryan Cook- Athletics
Matt Harrison- Rangers
Felix Hernandez- Mariners
Jim Johnson- Orioles
Joe Nathan- Rangers
Chris Perez- Indians
David Price- Rays
Fernando Rodney- Rays
CC Sabathia- Yankees*
Chris Sale- White Sox
Justin Verlander- Tigers
Jared Weaver- Angels
C.J. Wilson- Angels

(Note CC Sabathia is out of the all star game due to injury and is replaced by CJ Wilson)

Now for the All Stars from the National League.

Starters:
Catcher: Buster Posey- Giants
1st Base: Joey Votto- Reds
2nd Base: Dan Uggla- Braves
3rd Base: Pablo Sandoval- Giants
Shortstop: Rafael Furcal- Cardnials
Outfielder: Melky Cabrera- Giants
Outfielder: Carlos Beltran- Cardnials
Outfielder: Matt Kemp- Dodgers

Reserves:
Catcher: Yadier Molina- Cardinals
Catcher: Carlos Ruiz- Phillies
1st Base: Bryan LaHair- Cubs
2nd Base: Jose Altuve- Astros
3rd Base: David Wright- Mets
Shortstop: Starlin Castro- Cubs
Shortstop: Ian Desmond- Nationals
Outfielder: Ryan Braun- Brewers
Outfielder: Jay Bruce- Reds
Outfielder: Carlos Gonzalez- Rockies
Outfielder: Andrew McCutchen- Pirates
Outfielder: Giancarlo Staton- Marlins

Pitchers:
Matt Cain- Giants
Aroldis Chapman- Reds
R.A. Dickey- Mets
Gio Gonzalez- Nationals
Cole Hamels- Phillies
Joel Hanrahan- Pirates
Clayton Kershaw- Dodgers
Craig Kimbrel- Braves
Lance Lynn- Cardnials
Wade Miley- Daimondbacks
Jonathan Papelbon- Phillies
Stephen Strasburg- Nationals
Huston Street- Padres

There you have it the rosters for the 2012 MLB All Star Game. All Star weekend takes place in Kansas City and starts next Monday July 9th with the State Farm Home Run Derby. The All Star Game itself is on Tuesday July 10th at 8PM and the game is broadcast on Fox!