Wright to replace Soriano on NL All-Star team
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David Wright, a fan-elected starter for Major League Baseball's all-star game in 2006 and 2007, has found his way onto this year's roster as an injury replacement. (article 3)
The New York Mets third baseman will take the place of Chicago Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano, National League manager Clint Hurdle said Friday. (article 3)
Since noon Tuesday, Ferraro had camped out on the left-field concourse of Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia alongside three fellow fanatics with the sole purpose of putting outfielder Pat Burrell into next Tuesday's game. (article 6)
(Mike Carlson/Associated Press) Tampa Bay rookie sensation Evan Longoria and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Corey Hart were elected all-stars by fans in internet voting that ended Thursday. (article 2)
Longoria received nine million votes to land the final spot on the American League team for the July 15 game at Yankee Stadium. (article 2)
(David Zalubowski/Associated Press) Colorado Rockies left fielder Matt Holliday has been named to the National League starting lineup for next Tuesday's all-star game at Yankee Stadium, replacing injured Chicago Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano. (article 5)
This is the day that will determine if Wright is an All-Star for the third straight year or is left out in the cold for the last All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium. (article 7)
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Wright, Hart, Mets, Soriano, outfielder |
Source articles
- Longoria and Hart elected All-Stars in online vote (Washington Post, 07/11/2008, 324 words)
- Fans vote Longoria, Hart into all-star game (cbc.ca, 07/10/2008, 370 words)
- Wright named to NL all-star roster (cbc.ca, 07/11/2008, 226 words)
- Wright to replace Soriano on NL All-Star team (boston.com, 07/11/2008, 236 words)
- Holliday replaces Soriano as NL all-star starter (cbc.ca, 07/10/2008, 213 words)
- Ballots Stuffed, All-Star Voting 2.0 Ends (nytimes.com, 07/11/2008, 866 words)
- DAVID WRIGHT NEEDS FANS' HELP TO MAKE ALL-STAR ROSTER (NY Post, 07/10/2008, 648 words)
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