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MLB All Star Game Voting Update: Evan Longoria, Jose Reyes And Omar Infante Among Contenders For Starting Spots

Jose Reyes, Omar Infante, and Evan Longoria are all contenders for starting positions for the 2012 All-Star Game.

By Steve Uhlmann
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 05: Jose Reyes #7 of the Miami Marlins throws for an out during a game against the Atlanta Braves at Marlins Park on June 5, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Sarah Glenn/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 05: Jose Reyes #7 of the Miami Marlins throws for an out during a game against the Atlanta Braves at Marlins Park on June 5, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Sarah Glenn/Getty Images)
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The first updated standings in voting for the 2012 MLB All-Star Game have been released, and the Sunshine State has no shortage of contenders for starting positions for both the American and National Leagues.

Despite being injured for a big chunk of the season, Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria's popularity with fans is showing, as he ranks third among those at his position with 789,434 votes. The leader at third base is currently Adrian Beltre of the Texas Rangers with 1.1 million votes.

As for the Marlins, the combo of Jose Reyes and Omar Infante up the middle have had a good showing in voting. Reyes ranks fourth among shortstops with 425,682 votes and Infante is third among second basemen with 512,049 votes.

Voting runs through the end of the month and fans can do so at the online ballot.

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