MLB All-Star Game 2013: AL Roster
By Josh Sanchez
Now that the dust has settled from the 2013 Home Run Derby, it’s time to look ahead to tonight’s Midsummer Classic. The American League and National League will be battling it out for home field advantage in the 2013 World Series, so let’s take a look at how the two sides stack up.
Here is a look at the complete roster for the American League:
Manager: Jim Leyland, Tigers
Starters:
C: Joe Mauer, Twins
1B: Chris Davis, Orioles
2B: Robinson Cano, Yankees
3B: Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
SS: J.J. Hardy, Orioles
OF: Adam Jones, Orioles; Mike Trout, Angels; Jose Bautista, Blue Jays
DH: David Ortiz, Red Sox
Reserves:
Jason Castro, C, Astros
Salvador Perez, C, Royals
Prince Fielder, 1B, Tigers
Jason Kipnis, 2B, Indians
Dustin Pedroia, 2B, Red Sox
Ben Zobrist, 2B, Rays
Manny Machado, 3B, Orioles
Jhonny Peralta, SS, Tigers
Nelson Cruz, OF, Rangers
Alex Gordon, OF, Royals
Torii Hunter, OF, Tigers
Edwin Encarnacion, DH, Blue Jays
Pitchers:
Felix Hernandez, RHP, Mariners
Justin Masterson, RHP, Indians
Matt Moore, LHP, Rays
Chris Sale, LHP, White Sox
Max Scherzer, RHP, Tigers
Chris Tillman, RHP, Orioles
Grant Balfour, RHP, A’s
Brett Cecil, LHP, Blue Jays
Steve Delabar, RHP, Blue Jays
Greg Holland, RHP, Royals
Joe Nathan, RHP, Rangers
Glen Perkins, LHP, Twins
Mariano Rivera, RHP, Yankees