Red Sox Nation is taking over baseball in more ways than one. As usual the Sox and Yankees are leading most of the categories in the balloting. They clearly are the most popular teams (and probably the most hated as well) in the league.
Although this voting, as all fan voting can be a crock at times, I am extremely glad to see Youk, Pedroia, and Varitek leading their positions. Youk at least deserved to be on the ballot last year if not in the game. This year he is by far the best first baseman the American League has to offer. Varitek is being helped by Posada's injury, but in a weak catcher's position he deserves it for the way he handles the staff. His bat has also been solid so far this year. Pedroia also deserves it. He is around the leaders for total hits and as always has a solid glove at second base. These hard workers all deserve to be recognized by starting this game.
The glaring spots where the overwhelming popularity of the Yankees and Red Sox show with Cano who is second behind Pedroia for second basemen, and more absurdly, Lugo is fourth at shortsop. He shouldn't be fourth in voting for the Triple A All Star Game.