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Phillies: All-Star early voting results announced with surprises

By George Stockburger

May 14, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Tommy Joseph (19) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run against the Washington Nationals in the seventh inning at Nationals Park. The Phillies won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
May 14, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Tommy Joseph (19) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run against the Washington Nationals in the seventh inning at Nationals Park. The Phillies won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Tuesday afternoon Major League Baseball released the first results of the fan vote for this year’s All-Star game.

To no surprise, zero members of the Phillies finished in the top five for any of the five infield positions or the top 15 for a spot in the outfield.

Early surprises were Jason Heyward leading among outfielders despite poor results on the field, and weak support for members of the Rockies, despite the team leading the National League.

There’s still plenty of time for fans to get their favorite Phillies player on the field despite a rocky season. Cesar Hernandez, Aaron Altherr, and Tommy Joseph have each shown a glimpse of being All-Star worthy, while Pat Neshek out of the bullpen could be added by the coaching staff.

Here are the early results for the National League all-star roster.

"CATCHER1. Buster Posey, Giants: 559,428 votes2. Willson Contreras, Cubs: 355,2893. Yadier Molina, Cardinals: 303,8574. Matt Wieters, Nationals: 177,9575. Yasmani Grandal, Dodgers: 127,844 FIRST BASE1. Anthony Rizzo, Cubs: 452,6202. Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals: 359,0553. Freddie Freeman, Braves: 286,3894. Paul Goldschmidt, D-backs: 205,8285. Eric Thames, Brewers: 170,244 SECOND BASE1. Daniel Murphy, Nationals: 669,6432. Javier Baez, Cubs: 474,1193. Brandon Phillips, Braves: 126,4044. Kolten Wong, Cardinals: 118,4165. DJ LeMahieu, Rockies: 113,889 THIRD BASE1. Kris Bryant, Cubs: 632,9002. Nolan Arenado, Rockies: 392,0513. Justin Turner, Dodgers: 220,0294. Jedd Gyorko, Cardinals: 182,9505. Anthony Rendon, Nationals: 137,767 SHORTSTOP1. Corey Seager, Dodgers: 399,3472. Addison Russell, Cubs: 379,6403. Zack Cozart, Reds: 264,5164. Chris Owings, D-backs: 219,2875. Trea Turner, Nationals: 180,184 OUTFIELD1. Bryce Harper, Nationals: 900,0792. Charlie Blackmon, Rockies: 520,4793. Jason Heyward, Cubs: 344,1664. Ben Zobrist, Cubs: 327,2315. Kyle Schwarber, Cubs: 305,4496. Matt Kemp, Braves: 284,4207. Marcell Ozuna, Marlins: 255,9458. Giancarlo Stanton, Marlins: 232,3299. Yoenis Cespedes, Mets: 229,40110. Jay Bruce, Mets: 180,97011. Dexter Fowler, Cardinals: 180,88812. Ryan Braun, Brewers: 143,58713. Jayson Werth, Nationals: 127,51114. Yasiel Puig, Dodgers: 125,14915. Carlos Gonzalez, Rockies: 117,944"

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The 88th All-Star Game will be played in Miami on July 11, where the Phillies will have at least one player representing the organization on the roster.

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