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<< Previous   of   Next >> (click to enlarge) Associated Press The New York Post reports Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki will start for the American League in the All-Star game.   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Report scores and results to 425-339-3470 or 1-866-6-SCORES (Call after 4:30 p.m.) E-mail information including items for Tuesday's Communities Sports Roundup and Thursday's Outdoor Calendar, to sports@heraldnet.com Kevin Brown, Sports Editor kbrown@heraldnet.com   Published: Saturday, July 5, 2008 Report: Ichiro to start for AL All-Stars Associated Press NEW YORK -- The Seattle Mariners Ichiro Suzuki will be one of the three starting outfielders for the American League All-Star team, according to a report on the New York Post's Web site. Alex Rodriguez and Manny Ramirez will highlight an AL All-Star team loaded with Yankees and Red Sox, according to the Post's Web site. Balloting for the All-Star game ended Wednesday and the official results will be announced Sunday. All starters mentioned in the report led in fan voting as of June 30. The Yankees' Rodriguez will start at third base and Derek Jeter at shortstop for the American League, according to the Post. Defending champion Boston's starters will include Kevin Youkilis at first, Dustin Pedroia at second and Manny Ramirez in left field. Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz also got the most votes at his position, but won't play because of a wrist injury. Cliff Lee, who had to fight for a job in Cleveland's rotation this spring, will be the starting pitcher for the AL, the Post reported. Lee is 11-1 with a 2.26 ERA. He'll go against Arizona's Brandon Webb, who will be playing in his third consecutive All-Star game and getting his first starting assignment. Also starting for the American League: Seattle's Ichiro Suzuki in center, Texas' Josh Hamilton in right and Minnesota's Joe Mauer behind the plate. Suzuki was barely leading the Angels' Vladimir Guerrero and Yankees' Bobby Abreu for the final outfield spot in the voting as of June 30. Houston's Lance Berkman will start at first for the National League. Philadelphia's Chase Utley got the nod at second, Atlanta's Chipper Jones will play third and Florida's Hanley Ramirez narrowly beat out Miguel Tejada of the Astros at shortstop. The outfield will consist of Alfonso Soriano of the Cubs in left, teammate Kosuke Fukudome in center and Cincinnati's Ken Griffey Jr. in right. The Cubs' Geovany Soto will be the starting catcher. Boston's Terry Francona will manage the AL and Colorado's Clint Hurdle the NL. Each manager chooses his pitching staffs and reserves.

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