Folks, Let's Put B-Rob On The All-Star Team...

Yesterday, Major League Baseball announced that Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts is one of five candidates for the final spot on the 2008 American League All-Star team. An all-star last in 2007, he's currently .295 with 7 home runs and 32 RBIs, along with 24 stolen bases.

The winner will be decided through the Monster 2008 All-Star Game Final Vote, to be held exclusively on MLB.com, the official website of Major League Baseball. The Orioles are encouraging fans to vote for Brian from now until balloting closes at 5 p.m. (EDT) on Thursday, July 10.

In addition to voting online, fans can also text the word “Vote” to 36197 to have the All-Star Game Final Vote candidates sent to their mobile device. To vote for Brian, fans should reply “A5.” Standard rate messaging fees apply. Please check with carriers for details. In Canada, fans should text the word “Vote” to 88555.

There is no limit to the number of times fans can vote.

Let's send Brian to New York to join George Sherrill in representing the Orioles at the 2008 All-Star Game!

*press release from the Baltimore Orioles.