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Ben Rice’s All-Star Snub Explained | New York Yankees News
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Yankees fans are buzzing over Ben Rice’s surprise seventh-place spot in the AL All-Star lineup—despite his MVP-caliber season with 29 homers. But don’t panic: this is an exhibition game, not a playoff. Blue Jays manager John Schneider’s priority? Protecting star players’ health and managing egos. Think Mike Trout leading off for Philly comfort, Shea Langeliers batting third to ease his catcher’s workload. While it seems odd that Cody Bellinger, Junior Caminero, and Bobby Witt Jr. are ahead of Rice, there’s likely a strategic reason. Rice’s All-Star debut is a huge milestone—let’s celebrate him, not critique the lineup.
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