A Global Democratic Poll...Closing Soon!

Did you vote, yet? If you did, thank you! Democracy is still alive thanks to the All-Star Game! Think about it: A global democracy where millions of ballots are counted for sixteen slots to start off the midsummer classic at old Yankee Stadium.

Even a Zimbabwean war veteran militia couldn't stop all of us from voting for our favorite players...regardless of who they are and where they came from!

Honestly, I forgot who I voted for. It was months ago. I should've recorded it somewhere, but I didn't. Besides, I am only one of millions who voted for their favorite player.

Regardless, my All-Star Teams would look somewhat different than the current polls show. How? Well...

NATIONAL LEAGUE
1B - Prince Fielder, Milwaukee: His bat's one thing, but his spirit is infectious! He's the heart of the New Brew Crew.
2B - Dan Uggla, Florida or Chase Utley, Philadelphia: Either NL East star will work. Just look at their seasons so far...
3B - Aramis Ramirez, Chicago Cubs: I love Chipper Jones. He's injured right now and there are conflicting reports of whether he can play in the All-Star Game. If not, pick this guy instead!
SS - Jose Reyes, NY Mets: I've never seen anyone so emotional on the field in a long time. We need someone so emotional, yet play so well, these days!
C - Geovany Soto, Chicago Cubs: If you remember Benito Santiago from a decade or so ago, think of this rookie as his second coming.
OF - Ken Griffey, Jr., Cincinnati; Kosuke Fukudome, Chicago Cubs and Ryan Braun, Milwaukee: This is always a tough choice in any league. I like Alfonso Soriano of the Cubs, but, my apologies to my Chicago friends, but I gotta go with the cheesehead instead. He's been more exciting lately.

AMERICAN LEAGUE
1B - Kevin Youkilis, Boston or Justin Morneau, Minnesota: I like both of these guys equally, but I find it hard just to pick one. That's how good these two are!
2B - Dustin Pedroia, Boston: Argue against him and ignore the many reasons why he will make the starting All-Star lineup this season.
3B - Alex Rodriguez, NY Yankees: He's having another good season, OK?
SS - Derek Jeter, NY Yankees: See Alex Rodriguez.
C - Joe Mauer, Minnesota: Enough said...
DH - David Ortiz, Boston: No All-Star Game should be without Big Papi.
OF - Manny Ramirez, Boston; Ichiro Suzuki, Seattle and Torii Hunter, LA Angels: I'd pick Vladimir Guerrero right below them, also. When it comes to the AL, I prefer my veterans in the outfield over the young guns anytime.

So, have you voted? You have just a precious few hours to go. When the polls close...well, there's always that "last chance" slot voting before the game itself.

Just vote...