Giants outfielder Barry Bonds is the leading vote-getter in balloting for the NL All-Star team. The top four NL vote-getters:
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Player, team / Pcs / Votes
Barry Bonds, Giants, OF, 1,196,386
Jeff Kent, Astros, 2B, 1,089,924
Scott Rolen, Cardinals, 3B, 998,851
Ken Griffey Jr., Reds, OF, 980,733
400
Philadelphia’s Jim Thome became the 37th player to hit 400 homers, connecting for a two-run shot against the Reds. Thome leads the majors with 19 homers this season.
Wood links up
Another sign that Cubs mania is reaching record levels: Production and labeling of the new Kerry Wood’s Fastball Franks will be completed Thursday at the Vienna Beef sausage factory in Chicago.
Fantasyland Who’s hot and who’s not (through Monday’s games)
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Derrek Lee, Cubs
Finally found his swing: 7 hits in last 9 at-bats.
Matt Lawton, Indians
Run-scoring machine has 11-game hitting streak.
Pedro Martinez, Red Sox
Practically unhittable since early May; 3.77 ERA.
Joel Pineiro, Mariners
Finally a win Sunday after horrid start: 8 IP, 8 Ks.
Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
Has at least one hit in 21 of last 23 games.
Jake Westbrook, Indians
Talk about an unlikely ace. The little-known Westbrook tossed his first major league shutout Monday and won for the sixth time in his last seven decisions.
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Mike Lowell, Marlins: Star third baseman stuck in an 0-for-25 slump.
Adam Evrett, Astros: Broke out of 0-for-16 slump only to leave with injury.
Roger Clemens, Astros: Had to get hit sometime: 6 IP, 10 hits, 5 runs allowed.
Eric DuBose, Orioles: Charged with 19 ER in his last 4 appearances. Ouch.
Tim Wakefield, Red Sox :3 straight losses, gave up 10 runs in the latest.
