Earlier this week I tackled the starting lineups for both the American and National League heading into the All-Star Game. In addition to assigning a starter at each position, I selected a starting pitcher. The fan voting, as it turned out, was pretty close to how I felt the lineups should look. Six of my nine selections for the AL were as the fans voted, while seven of my eight picks for the NL went right along with the popular vote. AL Catcher: Alex Avila, Tigers First Base: Adrian Gonzalez, Red Sox Second Base: Robinson Cano, Yankees Shortstop: Jhonny Peralta, Tigers Third Base: Alex Rodriguez, Yankees Outfield: Jose Bautista, Blue Jays Outfield: Curtis Granderson, Yankees Outfield: Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox Designated Hitter: Miguel Cabrera Pitcher: Justin Verlander, Tigers NL Catcher: Brian McCann, Braves First Base: Prince Fielder, Brewers Second Base: Rickie Weeks, Brewers Shortstop: Jose Reyes, Mets Third Base: Aramis Ramirez, Cubs Outfield: Matt Kemp, Dodgers Outfield: Ryan Braun, Brewers Outfield: Lance Berkman, Cardinals Pitcher: Jair Jurrjens, Braves I will pick 13 pitchers from each league and 12 position players for the NL. The AL reserves will feature 11 position players to account for the starting designated hitter I assigned earlier this week. One of the players on each reserve roster will also look familiar because I have declared my starters already. I will not abide by the arcane rule that every team has to be represented. American League C: Matt Wieters, Orioles: He still is not the superstar many expected him to be immediately, but he is showing signs of being a cornerstone player. He has been a bit up-and-down this season, but Russell Martin missed time and is hitting .220 and Carlos Santana and Miguel Olivo have been all-or-nothing as well. 1B: Paul Konerko, White Sox: I slotted Miguel Cabrera as my starting DH, leaving this spot for the ageless slugger. At 35, Konerko is on pace for the best season of his career. 2B: Howie Kendrick, Angels: Kendrick will turn 28 on the day of the All-Star Game and has earned his first-ever appearance. The main reason for his limited production in the past was injury and he has avoided those in 2011. SS: Asdrubal Cabrera, Indians: He has hit well in the past, but his power numbers have helped make his unique name a household one. He is more deserving of a reserve spot than Derek Jeter, who earned the fan vote as the starter. 3B: Adrian Beltre, Rangers: Can you believe the Red Sox might actually be better off with Beltre at third than Kevin Youkilis? Aside from on-base percentage, Beltre is better across the board. OF: Josh Hamilton, Rangers: He is not following up his 2010 MVP season well, but the slugger is still worthy of an All-Star spot. The outfielder is hitting .296/.352/.527 with 10 home runs and 46 RBI. Those power numbers would be much higher if he did not miss time with injury. OF: Adam Jones, Orioles: He has done a little bit of everything for Baltimore, hitting well (.282), getting on-base (.325), hitting homers (13) and playing good defense. Better patience would take his game to the next level. OF: Michael Cuddyer, Twins: Minnesota would be in even more trouble if Cuddyer was not having a breakout season. He is hitting a career-high .296/.366/.478 with 12 home runs and 40 RBI. He has carried the Twins, who have dealt with injuries to Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau. 1B: Mark Teixeira, Yankees: His batting average (.244) is disappointing, but the first baseman is still getting on-base (.348) and only once player (Joey Bats) has more home runs. If he enjoys his typical second-half surge, there is a chance he could enter the MVP conversation. DH: Victor Martinez, Tigers: After a relatively disappointing end to his tenure with Boston, V-Mart is flourishing with Detroit. He is hitting .319/.365/.463 with six home runs and 48 RBI. Most AL teams would like more power from their designated hitter, but his other numbers are great. OF: Matt Joyce, Rays: He has taken the ball and run with it as a full-time player in Tampa Bay. He is hitting .287/.349/.502 with 11 home runs and 40 RBI. RHP: Verlander, Tigers: He is obviously part of my staff if I want him starting. LHP: CC Sabathia, Yankees: In my opinion, Sabathia was the most glaring omission from the actual AL All-Star team. There are a number of pitchers with better numbers, but CC is still a worthy All-Star and the ace of the second-best team in baseball. RHP: Jered Weaver, Angels: He has the lowest ERA (1.86) among starters in the AL with an 11-4 record that seems like it could be even better. There have been many times when Los Angeles has failed to give him proper run support. RHP: Josh Beckett, Red Sox: After a rough 2010, Beckett has bounced back with a vengeance. He is 7-3 with a 2.12 ERA and a WHIP of 0.91. His ERA has not been above 2.50 since May 3. RHP: Brandon League, Mariners: He leads the AL in saves (23) with a decent 3.44 ERA. He has never had more than six saves in his career and has handled the role well for Seattle. RHP: James Shields, Rays: Shields has become a complete-game machine for Tampa Bay with six this season after totaling just five in his first five seasons. His 2.47 ERA and 132 strikeouts are pluses as well. RHP: Mariano Rivera, Yankees: There is some unrest in New York about Rivera and his arm, but he still has 21 saves and a sparkling 1.91 ERA. He is 20 saves from 600, a plateau that is attainable as long as he does not hit the disabled list. RHP: Michael Pineda, Mariners: He may look a little bit like a power forward, but Pineda is definitely a power pitcher. He has 106 strikeouts in 108 innings, going 8-5 with a 2.58 ERA in 17 starts. RHP: Dan Haren, Angels: Haren could be the ace of the Angels if Jered Weaver did not already have that title. Los Angeles has scored just one run in six of the eight games they have lost when Haren starts. RHP: Felix Hernandez, Mariners: King Felix ranks among the AL leaders in most pitching categories, but 2011 has been slightly disappointing for him thus far. Still, ask any GM and most would put him on their short list of most desirable starters. LHP: Gio Gonzalez, Athletics: He has floated to the top of the Oakland staff due to injuries and has filled the role admirably. His ERA has not been above 2.80 all season. RHP: Kyle Farnsworth, Rays: He has been a pleasant surprise for Tampa Bay, saving 17 games while posting a 2.02 ERA. More impressive? He has 25 strikeouts and just five walks in 39 appearances. RHP: Chris Perez, Indians: He has blown just one save in 21 chances for Cleveland. He does not strike out a ton of batters, but his ERA (2.23) is better than average and he is one of the reasons the Indians are in contention. National League C: Miguel Montero, Diamondbacks: His average is not quite as good as that of Yadier Molina, but he has more home runs (10), RBI (44) and a better on-base percentage (.341). 1B: Joey Votto, Reds: His power numbers are down a bit, which is the reason it was so easy to start Prince Fielder at first base. He is hitting .319/.434/.497 with 12 home runs and 52 RBI. He will need a very strong second half to reach his numbers from 2010. 2B: Brandon Phillips, Reds: Phillips does not have the power numbers of Danny Espinosa (Nationals), but he is hitting .294/.342/.426 and his eight home runs are respectable. SS: Starlin Castro, Cubs: There is a chance Castro will end up starting for the NL if Reyes and the Mets play it ultraconservative with his strained hamstring. The young Cub has great numbers, which has to scare the remainder of baseball given his youth and inexperience. 3B: Chase Headley, Padres: He leads qualifying third baseman in hitting (.301) and on-base percentage (.387). Headley only has two home runs, but he has driven in 31 runs for San Diego. OF: Hunter Pence, Astros: The outfielder has been one of the only bright spots for Houston this season, hitting .328/.371/.499 with 10 home runs and 59 RBI. His average is second behind only Jose Reyes and his RBI total is good enough for sixth in the NL. OF: Shane Victorino, Phillies: He has done his best to help soften the loss of Jayson Werth in Philadelphia. The Flying Hawaiian is hitting .303/.376/.524 with nine home runs and 34 RBI. He hit a career-high 18 homers last season. OF: Andrew McCutchen, Pirates: McCutchen is enjoying a career year for the respectable Pirates. He is hitting .291/.389/.491 (all highs) and is on pace for 20-plus home runs and close to 100 RBI. He is also on his way to 30 steals. 1B: Todd Helton, Rockies: Helton will turn 38 next month, but he is hitting like he did back in his prime. He has already eclipsed his home run total from last season and the slugger is one pace for his highest total since 2005. OF: Carlos Gonzalez, Rockies: He has not disappointed after a breakout season in 2010. Critics will point to his average, which is 40 points lower, but his on-base percentage is only a tad down from last year (.363). SS: Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies: The third-straight Colorado hitter on my reserve roster, Tulowitzki is hitting .271/.339/.495 with 17 home runs and 57 RBI. He also has as many walks (32) as strikeouts (32), something he has never even come close to in his career. 1B: Michael Morse, Nationals: Morse has been a better offensive outfielder than Jayson Werth, who got a rich seven-year contract from Washington last winter. Morse is hitting .303 with 15 home runs and 48 RBI. He has to be more patient at the plate (64 Ks and 14 BBs), but the Nationals are not going to complain. RHP: Jurrjens, Braves: My NL starting pitcher. RHP: Roy Halladay, Phillies: A no-brainer. He is having an even better season than he did last year for Philadelphia, when he went 21-10 with 219 strikeouts and a 2.44 ERA. He has only lost three times and already has six complete games. RHP: Kevin Correia, Pirates: His ERA (3.74) is not great, but his 11-6 record and status as an ace makes him worthy of a spot. LHP: Cole Hamels, Phillies: Already a World Series winner, Hamels is enjoying a career year with less pressure on the left-hander in the stellar Philadelphia rotation. He is 10-4 with a 2.40 ERA and could surpass his career-high win total (15) by the middle of August. RHP: Tommy Hansen, Braves: He has already matched his win total from 2010 (10), his ERA is sparkling (2.52) and he has allowed more than three earned runs just once all season. He allowed four runs against the Angels on May 21 and the Braves ended up winning that game. LHP: Cliff Lee, Phillies: The third member of the Philadelphia staff on my roster, Lee just might be the most worthy. He recently pitched 34 straight scoreless innings and his record (9-6) would be much better if the Phillies supported him offensively. RHP: Ryan Vogelsong, Giants: He has been vital to the defending champs this season, going 6-1 with a 2.13 ERA in fifteen appearances (13 starts). His only loss came against the Marlins on May 26 when he allowed one run in eight innings. LHP: Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers: The lefty is a marginal 9-4 with a 3.03 ERA, but it is his baseball-leading 147 strikeouts that earned him a place here. His 10.13 K/9 rate is far-and-above the best in the game today. RHP: Heath Bell, Padres: He has blown just one save this season, converting 26 times. His 2.43 ERA is impressive and this is his third-straight All-Star appearance. RHP: Craig Kimbrel, Braves: I know he is young (just 23 years of age), but he deserves to make his first All-Star appearance in his first full season. Yes, he has blown five saves, but he has converted 27 chances, has a great 2.40 ERA and 70 strikeouts in just 45 innings. RHP: Joel Hanrahan, Pirates: He is a perfect 25-for-25 in save chances with a 1.37 ERA and 33 strikeouts. The closer is one of the main reasons why Pittsburgh is in the NL Central race past the midpoint of the season. RHP: Francisco Cordero, Reds: Cordero has made 36 appearances, going 3-1 with 17 saves and a 1.69 ERA for Cincinnati. He has walked just 12 batters in 37 1/3 innings and has allowed just two earned runs since May 27. LHP: Jonny Venters, Braves: He is another strikeout machine out of the Atlanta bullpen. The left-hander has 57 Ks in 53 innings, totaling 19 holds and three saves with a 1.52 ERA and WHIP of 0.96. He is the lone middle reliever on my NL roster. The Rundown -- Players that will start, but I did not name starters: Derek Jeter (Yankees), Josh Hamilton (Rangers), David Ortiz (Red Sox) and Placido Polanco (Phillies). --Players I started, but were not named starters: Jhonny Peralta (Tigers), Jacoby Ellsbury (Red Sox), Miguel Cabrera (Tigers) and Aramis Ramirez (Cubs). -- Players that made the reserves, but I did not have all my team(s) at all: Russell Martin (Yankees), Carlos Quentin (White Sox), Michael Young (Rangers), Yadier Molina (Cardinals), Gaby Sanchez (Marlins), Jay Bruce (Reds), Carlos Beltran (Mets), Matt Holliday (Cardinals), Chipper Jones (Braves), Justin Upton (Diamondbacks), Tyler Clippard (Nationals), Matt Cain (Giants), Tim Lincecum (Giants) and Brian Wilson (Giants). -- Players that I named reserves, but were not all the team(s) at all: Paul Konerko (White Sox), Adam Jones (Orioles), Mark Teixeira (Yankees), Victor Martinez (Tigers), CC Sabathia (Yankees), Michael Pineda (Mariners), Dan Haren (Angels), Kyle Farnsworth (Rays), Miguel Montero (Diamondbacks), Chase Headley (Padres), Shane Victorino (Phillies), Carlos Gonzalez (Rockies), Todd Helton (Rockies), Michael Morse (Nationals), Kevin Correia (Pirates), Tommy Hansen (Braves), Craig Kimbrel (Braves), and Francisco Cordero (Reds).