This year's All-Star Game will take place without Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Mariano Rivera. The three stars of the New York Yankees called off due to injuries from their participation. Jhonny Peralta has been as a substitute of the Detroit Tigers-nominated Kevin Youkilis of the Boston Red Sox and Dodger Andre Ethier.
Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees, the only two hits are missing the magical 3000 mark, has its participation at the 82nd All Star Game, canceled. "Unfortunately I will not attend. You know how much I love to play in All Star Games. In particular, because I was elected by fans to the team," Jeter said. "I can be very stubborn when it comes to injuries. But this time I would behave myself wisely."
The shortstop is suffering from a recent injury suffered in his right calf and had therefore been suspended 18 games. Only last Monday against Cleveland, he was back in the squad. Jeter was with 4,536,386 votes for the twelfth time in the All Star Game, on 12 July in Phoenix is taking place, has been elected. It would have been his sixth start.
Even his teammate Alex Rodriguez and Mariano Rivera have canceled their participation. During the 41-year-old Riveira, also nominated for the twelfth time, wants to protect his battered right triceps fit, must be third baseman Alex Rodriguez on Friday after an MRI performed on his right knee.
As a replacement shortstop Jhonny Peralta of the Detroit Tigers, Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis and LA Dodgers-Right fielder Andre Ethier have been-nominated. In the starting lineup by Asdrubal Cabrera, Jeter of the Cleveland Indians will be replaced, while Adrian Beltre Ranger and Jordan Walden (Angels Los Angeles) also move up.
