Seven Sox Stars Selected

The Red Sox exit Yankee stadium tonight after this four-game series wraps, but they'll be back in a week--well, seven of them anyway, along with manager Terry Francona.

Here are the players chosen for the 2008 All-Star Game:

American League Starters:
Catcher: Joe Mauer, Twins

First base: Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
Second base: Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
Shortstop: Derek Jeter, Yankees
Third base: Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
Outfield: Josh Hamilton, Rangers
Outfield: Manny Ramirez, Red Sox
Outfield: Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
Designated hitter: David Ortiz, Red Sox*

*Milton Bradley of the Texas Rangers will replace Ortiz

American League Pitchers:

Scott Kazmir, Rays
George Sherrill, Orioles
Roy Halladay, Blue Jays
Mariano Rivera, Yankees
Jonathan Papelbon, Red Sox
Justin Duchscherer, Athletics
Joe Nathan, Twins
Joakim Soria, Royals
Cliff Lee, Indians
Francisco Rodriguez, Angels
Ervin Santana, Angels
Joe Saunders, Angels

American League Reserves:
J.D. Drew, Red Sox
Jason Varitek, Red Sox
Joe Crede, White Sox
Carlos Quentin, White Sox
Grady Sizemore, Indians
Carlos Guillen, Tigers
Justin Morneau, Twins
Milton Bradley, Rangers
Ian Kinsler, Rangers
Michael Young, Rangers
Dioner Navarro, Rays

National League Starters:
Catcher: Geovany Soto, Cubs
First base: Lance Berkman, Astros
Second base: Chase Utley, Phillies
Shortstop: Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
Third base: Chipper Jones, Braves
Outfield: Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs
Outfield: Alfonso Soriano, Cubs
Outfield: Ryan Braun, Brewers

National League Pitchers: