Youkilis takes over Teixeira

2009 MLB All-Star Balloting:
American League 1st Base
RANK PLAYER NAME AL TEAM TOTAL VOTES
1. Kevin Youkilis Red Sox 1,110,366
2. Mark Teixeira Yankees 1,109,051
3. Justin Morneau Twins 937,057
4. Miguel Cabrera Tigers 786,888
5. Chris Davis Rangers 539,774

Oh What A Week!

Seven days ago the Sox were 5.5 games out of first place.

Fast forward a week and the Red Sox end the "first half of the season" in first place.

Good time for a 3 day break.