Three former Lowell Spinners were selected today for the All-Star teams.
Former Spinners Player of the Year Kevin Youkilis (2001) of the Red Sox was elected by the fans to start at first base for the American League in the All-Star Game that will be played at Yankee Stadium on July 15. Youkilis collected 2,858,130 votes from the fans and beat Minnesota's Justin Morneau, a former AL MVP, by less than 57,000 votes.
Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez, the Spinners Player of the Year in 2002, drew 2,326,285 votes from fans, beating Milwaukee's J.J. Hardy by 119,000 votes. He will start for the National League.
Red Sox closer and former Spinner Jonathan Papelbon (2003) was selected by a panel of managers, coaches, and executives as one of the relief pitchers for the AL team.
It is the third All-Star selection for Papelbon. Youkilis and Ramirez will be making their first All-Star appearances.
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