Hey now, you're an All-Star!

The Red Sox will be well represented July 14 up the road in St. Louis for the MLB All-Star game. Six of Fenway's finest were named this weekend to the American League squad, including 17-year veteran Tim Wakefield for the first time, during a season in which he set the Sox record for most starts by a pitcher (passing Cheaty McRocketroid).

Dang Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira beat out Kevin Youkilis at first base as a starter, but Youkilis made the game as a reserve. 2008 MVP Dustin Pedroia edged Ian Kinsler for the spot at second base in a close vote. New American citizen Jason Bay, leading the AL in RBIs, will start in the outfield. Jonathan Papelbon and Josh Beckett made the game as well as reserves.

Having just passed last week Bob Stanley for most saves by a Red Sox reliever, Papelbon (20 saves, 1.75 ERA) will be making his fourth All-Star appearance in four years with the Red Sox, while Beckett will be making his second All-Star appearance since coming to Boston. Pedroia and Youkilis both made the team last season.