Sutton Palmer to start All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium
Dodgers ace Don Sutton and Orioles ace Jim Palmer drew the starting assignments for the 48th All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium. Sutton has long dreamed of pitching there, while Palmer has fared well in the same park.
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Yankee Stadium
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All Star starters set as NL favors Sutton and Palmer
Palmer to start for the NL with Sutton on duty for the NL and Seaver potential return. AL lineup features Carew batting .394 and Fisk backing Fisk as Boston catcher while Eckersley may relieve Palmer. Injuries thin the AL pitching staff as Ryan declines to play.
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Detroit
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All-Star Game Preview At Yankee Stadium Delights Fans
Captains DiMaggio and Mays lead return of a cherished baseball symbol as they headline the 48th All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium. The pre game home plate ritual captures nostalgic cheers and crown the league showcase with historic allure.
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Yankee Stadium
All-Star Lineup and Honorary Captains Highlight All-Star Game
The roster lists pitchers and position players from major teams including Orioles Braves Brewers Red Sox and Twins headed by stars such as Fisk Munson Brett Nettles and Rice. Honorary captains Joe DiMaggio and Willie Mays will attend as Boomer Bowden notes emphasize the game’s history and prestige.
Baseball All Star Lineup Listed by Position
The roster features Tom Seaver in pitching for Cincinnati, Rick Reuschel for Chicago, Rich Gossage for Pittsburgh, Don Sutton for Los Angeles, Steve Carlton for Philadelphia, Gary Lavelle for San Francisco, John Candelaria for Pittsburgh, Joaquin Andujar for Houston. Steve Garvey and Willie Montanez at first base, Joe Morgan and Manny Trillo at second, Ron Cey Pete Rose and Mike Schmidt at third, Dave Concepcion Garry Templeton at short, Johnny Bench Ted Simmons John Stearns at catcher. Outfield includes Greg Luzinski George Foster Dave Parker Ken Griffey Reggie Smith Dave Winfield Jerry Morales Ellis Valentine.
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Cincinnati
Joe Morgan
Steve Garvey
Los Angeles
Dave Parker
Pittsburgh
George Foster
Greg Luzinski
Philadelphia
Ron Cey
Johnny Bench
Dave Concepcion
Minnesota
Rod Carew
Willie Randolph
Yankees
George Brett
Kansas City
Carl Yastrzemski
Boston
Reggie Jackson
Richie Fisk
Chicago
Carlton Fisk
Red Sox
Rick Burleson
Tom Seaver
Rick Reuschel
Rich Gossage
Don Sutton
Steve Carlton
Gary Lavelle
San Francisco
John Candelaria
Joaquin Andujar
Houston
Willie Montanez
Atlanta
Manny Trillo
Pete Rose
Mike Schmidt
Garry Templeton
St. Louis
Ted Simmons
John Stearns
New York
Ken Griffey
Reggie Smith
Dave Winfield
San Diego
Jerry Morales
Ellis Valentine
Montreal
Only two Texans on All Stars
New York AP reports Texas has limited presence in the All Star game at Yankee Stadium with Joaquin Andujar of the Houston Astros and Bert Campaneris of the Texas Rangers as the sole Texas players on the roster.
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