Dodgers’ Kemp, Angels’ Hunter on TSN All-Star teams

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The two L.A. center fielders are the best in each league, according to a Sporting News poll of major league executives. The Sporting News polled 31 general managers and assistant general managers for their National League and American League All-Star teams, which are as follows:

NATIONAL LEAGUE

C: Yadier Molina, Cardinals

1B: Albert Pujols, Cardinals

2B: Chase Utley, Phillies

SS: Hanley Ramirez, Marlins

3B: Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks

LF: Ryan Braun, Brewers

CF: Matt Kemp, Dodgers

RF: Jayson Werth, Phillies

AMERICAN LEAGUE

C: Joe Mauer, Twins

1B: Mark Teixeira, Yankees

2B: Aaron Hill, Blue Jays

SS: Derek Jeter, Yankees

3B: Evan Longoria, Rays

LF: Jason Bay, Red Sox

CF: Torii Hunter, Angels

RF: Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners

DH: Hideki Matsui, Yankees

-- Bill Shaikin