Players and members of the media begin to fill Kaufman Stadium. UPI/Bill Greenblatt
American League manager Ron Washington and National League skipper Tony La Russa announced their starting lineups for Tuesday’s All-Star game in Kansas City. Rafael Furcal, the Cardinals leadoff hitter is batting ninth, in what La Russa termed as his “second leadoff” position.
La Russa’s National League lineup:
DH Carlos Gonzalez-Col
CF Melky Cabrera-SF
LF Ryan Braun-Mil
1B Joey Votto-Cin
C Buster Posey-SF
3B Pablo Sandoval-SF
2B Dan Uggla-Atl
SS Rafael Furcal-STL
P Matt Cain-SF
Ron Washington’s AL lineup:
SS Derek Jeter-NYY
2B Robinson Cano-NYY
OF Josh Hamilton-Tex
OF Jose Bautista-Tor
1B Prince Fielder-Det
3B Adrian Beltre-Tex
DH David Ortiz-Bos
C Mike Napoli-Tex
OF Curtis Granderson-NYY
P Justin Verlander-Det
AUDIO The managers discuss their lineups and strategy (20:00)