The Other All-Star Team 2008

With Major League Baseball announcing the 2008 All-Star teams, I thought it would be a great time to update my “Other All-Star” list. Like last year, players could not be listed if they were over 30 so once again Derek Jeter will not be appearing on this list. Joining Jeter on the banned list were any players who made last year’s “Other All-Star” team. So click here to see who was on my 2007 All-Star team, but not before enjoying this year’s picks!

John Bowker (San Francisco Giants)
First Baseman

The Giants are a young team filled with very talented and very attractive baseball players, so don’t be surprised that not one but two Giants appear on this list. Bowker not only caught my eye for his boyish good looks, but also for his tremendous June production. June was so good for him (.325 with 4 HRs and 19 RBIs); he’s currently up for Rookie of the Month.

(Photo: Ben Margot/AP)

Rickie Weeks (Milwaukee Brewers)
Second Baseman

Weeks may not be having as good a year as teammates and 2007 “Other All-Star” team members, J.J. Hardy and Ryan Braun, but this list doesn’t really relate to stats, it’s more about what’s on the outside and his outside is looking very good.
(Photo: Scott Paulus/Brewers.com)

Honorable Mention: Ian Kinsler (Texas Rangers)

Evan Longoria (Tampa Bay Rays)

Third Baseman

Evan Longoria may have been confused for Eva Longoria last year, but in 2008 he’s making a name of his own. His year is going so well, he’s a finalist for the AL’s final All-Star slot, plus that big contract he signed in April isn’t too bad either.

(Photo: Mark Avery/AP)

Hanley Ramirez (Florida Marlins)

Shortstop

Often overlooked, Hanley Ramirez has been getting it done in South Florida but with his spectacular year and the Marlins overachievement, Ramirez is finally getting some loving including being named to this year’s all-star team.

(Photo: Sportingnews.com)

Honorable Mention: Bobby Crosby (Oakland A’s), Mike Aviles (Kansas City Royals)

Alex Rios (Toronto Blue Jays)

Outfielder

His numbers maybe a little off from last year, but he’s just as attractive as ever.

(Photo: AP)

Jacoby Ellsbury (Boston Red Sox)

Outfielder

Jacoby Ellsbury came up just in time to collect a World Series ring, but since October, he’s been trading places with Coco Crisp and Manny Ramirez in the outfield, although ask any girl in Boston and I’m sure it’s no contest, Jacoby’s the cutest.

(Photo: J.Meric/Getty Images)

Josh Hamilton (Texas Rangers)
Outfielder

In the grand scheme of things, I doubt his selection to this very prestigious list (note sarcasm) ranks very high on his life events list, but Hamilton made this list as much for his talent (voted an AL All-Star starter by the fans) and his good looks as for his determination to clean-up his act and make a better life for his family.

(Photo: Preston C. Mack/USAToday)

Honorable Mention: Jay Bruce (Cincinnati Reds)

Russell Martin (Los Angeles Dodgers)
Catcher

All I can say is, he supposedly dated Alyssa Milano. Alyssa freaking Milano. I’m pretty sure she has way better taste than I do, so yeah, he’s making the list this year.

(Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)

Phil Hughes (New York Yankees)

Starter

Hughes hit Yankees lore in 2007 when he was forced to leave a game early while throwing a no-hitter. His 2008 hasn’t gone quite as planned, but if the multiple teenage girls wearing his name t-shirt at Yankee Stadium on Thursday are any indication, he’s the most attractive of big three young guns (Ian Kennedy and Joba Chamberlain).

(Photo: William Perlman/The Star Ledger)

Brian Wilson (San Francisco Giants)
Reliever

So I wasn’t going to do a 2008 list, until someone left a comment on last year’s list saying that I should add Brian Wilson’s name and then it got me thinking of the other players that didn’t make last year’s list and suddenly, well 2008 appeared. So partly for the fact that the suggestion kicked my butt into doing 2008 and partly because he was just named to the all-star game with teammate Tim Lincecum (2007 alum) and well partly because he is really cute, Mr. Wilson made our list.

(Photo: Ben Margot/AP)

Did I forget anyone?

It’s been fun blogging with you,

Kate