Rockies Infielders Arenado, LeMahieu Make All-Star Team
DENVER (CBS4) - Two Colorado Rockies infielders were named to the All-Star team on Monday, and another still has a chance to join them on the National League roster.
Third baseman Nolan Arenado and second baseman DJ LeMahieu will play in their first-ever All-Star Game on July 14 in Cincinnati after being selected by players, coaches and managers.
"It's cool that their noticing," Arenado told CBS4 on Monday night. "The All-Star Game is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
Arenado said his coach Walt Weiss called him and told him the news.
"He called me in the morning and he just said 'I just want to tell you, you're going to Cincinnati,' and it was awesome," he said. "I called my parents right after."
Arenado said he would consider taking part in the Home Run Derby before the game if he is invited. He currently has 24 home runs.
The NL has a final roster spot open, and shortstop Troy Tulowitzki is among the five players who are under consideration. Fans have until Friday afternoon to vote for Tulowitzki, and there's no limit on how many times they can vote. He is up against a group of pitchers:
- Johnny Cueto, Reds
- Jeurys Familia, Mets
- Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers
- Carlos Martinez,Cardinals
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The MLB All-Star Game has an arguably bigger impact than the all-star game in other pro sports because the league who wins gets home-field advantage in the World Series.