2013 MLB All Star Rosters Announced

With just about a week to go before the 2013 Major League Baseball All Star Game at Citi Field, the rosters for both leagues for the game have been announced. As always the starting lineup has been picked by the fans, while the rest of the rosters have been picked by the coaching staff. Of course there were a few guys who have been snubbed form the game that should be playing, but we will touch on that a little later on.

First things first. Here's a look at the rosters for the 2013 MLB All Star Game. First up the National League Roster.

Starters:
C Yadier Molina Cardinals (5th ASG)
1B Joey Votto Reds (4th ASG)
2B Brandon Phillips Reds (3rd ASG)
3B David Wright Mets (7th ASG)
SS Troy Tulowitzki Rockies (3rd ASG)
OF Carlos Beltrán Cardinals (8th ASG)
OF Carlos González Rockies (2nd ASG)
OF Bryce Harper Nationals (2nd ASG)

Reserves:
C Buster Posey Giants (2nd ASG)
1B Paul Goldschmidt Diamondbacks (1st ASG)
1B Allen Craig Cardinals (1st ASG)
2B Matt Carpenter Cardinals (1st ASG)
2B Marco Scutaro Giants (1st ASG)
3B Pedro Álvarez Pirates (1st ASG)
SS Everth Cabrera Padres (1st ASG)
SS Jean Segura Brewers (1st ASG)
OF Domonic Brown Phillies (1st ASG)
OF Michael Cuddyer Rockies (2nd ASG)
OF Carlos Gómez Brewers (2nd ASG)
OF Andrew McCutchen Pirates (3rd ASG)

Finally Pitchers:
Madison Bumgarner Giants (1st ASG)
Aroldis Chapman Reds (2nd ASG)
Patrick Corbin Diamondbacks (1st ASG)
José Fernández Marlins (1st ASG)
Jason Grilli Pirates (1st ASG)
Matt Harvey Mets (1st ASG)
Clayton Kershaw Dodgers (3rd ASG)
Craig Kimbrel Braves (3rd ASG)
Cliff Lee Phillies (4th ASG)
Jeff Locke Pirates (1st ASG)
Adam Wainwright Cardinals (2nd ASG)
Travis Wood Cubs (1st ASG)
Jordan Zimmermann Nationals (1st ASG)

So that's what the National League roster looks like for the mid-summer classic. Here is what the American League roster looks like.

Starters:
C Joe Mauer Twins (6th ASG)
1B Chris Davis Orioles (1st ASG)
2B Robinson Canó Yankees (5th ASG)
3B Miguel Cabrera Tigers (8th ASG)
SS J. J. Hardy Orioles (2nd ASG)
OF Mike Trout Angels (2nd ASG)
OF Adam Jones Orioles (3rd ASG)
OF José Bautista Blue Jays (4th ASG)
DH David Ortiz Red Sox (9th ASG)

Reserves:
C Jason Castro Astros (1st ASG)
C Salvador Pérez Royals (1st ASG)
1B Prince Fielder Tigers (5th ASG)
2B Jason Kipnis Indians (1st ASG)
2B Dustin Pedroia Red Sox (4th ASG)
2B Ben Zobrist Rays (2nd ASG)
3B Manny Machado Orioles (1st ASG)
SS Jhonny Peralta Tigers (2nd ASG)
OF Nelson Cruz Rangers (2nd ASG)
OF Alex Gordon Royals (1st ASG)
OF Torii Hunter Tigers (5th ASG)
DH Edwin Encarnación Blue Jays (1st ASG)

Finally Pitchers:
Clay Buchholz Red Sox (2nd ASG)
Brett Cecil Blue Jays (1st ASG)
Bartolo Colón Athletics (3rd ASG)
Félix Hernández Mariners (4th ASG)
Hisashi Iwakuma Mariners (1st ASG)
Justin Masterson Indians (1st ASG)
Yu Darvish Rangers (2nd ASG)
Max Scherzer Tigers (1st ASG)
Justin Verlander Tigers (6th ASG)
Mariano Rivera Yankees (13th ASG)
Jesse Crain White Sox (1st ASG)
Joe Nathan Rangers (6th ASG)
Chris Sale White Sox (2nd ASG)
Glen Perkins Twins (1st ASG)

And there you have it, you're starters, reserves and pitchers for the 2013 All Star Game. The vote for the final roster spot for the game is taking place as we speak, and will be announced on Thursday.  Of course there are going to be some guys who get snubbed from the all star game, and that has to do with the amount of spots available on the rosters. What I can't figure out is why there was a need to select a Designated Hitter spot for the American League, when the game is being played in a National League park, where the DH rule won't be coming into effect.

As far as snubs go there were a few guys I feel got left out for the American League. Again this has to do with the argument over roster size but I think two guys should have gotten stronger consideration. One is Josh Donaldson of the Oakland Athletics, and the other is Jed Lowrie of the A's. Both guys are putting up good numbers for Oakland but they were both left off not only the roster, but the choice for final voting as well. Was a little surprised Matt Moore of the Tampa Bay Rays was left off the roster.

The National League, for the most part got the roster right. Of course there is going to be a lot of hot debate over whether or not Yasiel Puig of the Los Angeles Dodgers should be in the game. As of now he is one of the nominees for the final vote at the game, but I don't think it should have gotten that far. With how well this kid has played in the short time he has been in the big leagues, Puig should be in the game already without having to rely on this vote.

All Star weekend kicks off with the fan fest at the Jacob Javits Center in NYC this weekend, with the Home Run Derby taking place next Monday, with the Game itself taking place next Tuesday July 16th at 8PM.