Here are Tom Verducci's AL and NL All-Star selections, based purely on merit:

American League

Catcher: Joe Mauer, Victor Martinez.
First base: Kevin Youkilis, Justin Morneau, Russell Branyan.
Second base: Aaron Hill, Ben Zobrist, Ian Kinsler.
Shortstop: Jason Bartlett, Derek Jeter, Marco Scutaro.
Third base: Evan Longoria, Brandon Inge.
Outfield: Jason Bay, Torii Hunter, Carl Crawford, Adam Jones, Ichiro Suzuki.
Designated hitter: Adam Lind.
Pitcher: Zack Greinke, Roy Halladay, Kevin Millwood, Felix Hernandez, Justin Verlander, Cliff Lee, Jered Weaver, Edwin Jackson, Jonathan Papelbon, Joe Nathan, Mariano Rivera, David Aardsma.

National League

Catcher: Brian McCann, Yadier Molina.
First base: Albert Pujols, Prince Fielder, Adrian Gonzalez.
Second base: Chase Utley, Freddy Sanchez.
Shortstop: Hanley Ramirez, Miguel Tejada.
Third base: David Wright, Pablo Sandoval, Mark Reynolds.
Outfield: Raul Ibanez, Brad Hawpe, Ryan Braun, Justin Upton, Matt Kemp, Hunter Pence.
Pitcher: Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, Dan Haren, Josh Johnson, Yovani Gallardo, Chad Billingsley, Javier Vazquez, Ryan Franklin, Heath Bell, Jonathan Broxton, Trevor Hoffman, Rafael Soriano.

So, what do you think? Who doesn't belong? Who are the glaring omissions? Speak your mind below.