With Martinez in 'final vote,' Cards could have six All-Stars - STLtoday.com
Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina and starting pitcher Carlos Martinez leave the field after Martinez struck out San Diego Padres' Melvin Upton Jr. to end a scoreless fifth inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the San... CHICAGO • The Cardinals could send as many as six players to the All-Star Game next week depending on the outcome of the final vote of fans, which will determine who gets the final spot on the National League roster. First-year starter Carlos Martinez is one of five players on the ballot. The Cardinals have offered to unite with Kansas City in a Show-Me showoff of sorts -- where the Cardinals will promote the Royals' final vote candidate, Mike Moustakas, and the Royals will rally their voters to support Martinez. The Cardinals had three other players selected to the All-Star Game on Monday, bringing their total of guaranteed participants to five. Rosenthal and Molina won the player vote at their positions, and Wacha was selected by NL manager Bruce Bochy. Previously announced were the two Cardinals who will start the game: shortstop Jhonny Peralta and left fielder Matt Holliday. Holliday, who is back at the Chicago hotel fighting a virus, will only play in the All-Star Game if he is on the active roster before the break and playing for the Cardinals. Source: www.stltoday.com
