Rangers dominate with seven All-Stars

NEW YORK - Josh Hamilton is set to lead a Texas parade to the All-Star Game. Now, fans will decide if Chipper Jones gets one final appearance or whether it's time for teen sensation Bryce Harper.

Hamilton drew a record total of more than 11 million votes, and the slugger was among seven Rangers chosen Sunday as All-Stars. A trio of Giants rallied in the last week to claim spots, and three Yankees also made the starting lineup.

"I don't think the Texas Rangers have to apologize because we've got good players," AL manager Ron Washington of Texas said. "I certainly didn't pick my guys being selfish, I picked them very deserving of being All-Stars."

Washington fastballer Stephen Strasburg and Mets knuckleballer R.A. Dickey were two of the 66 players chosen by fans, managers and big leaguers for the showcase July 10 in Kansas City.

Few of the races for starting spots were close and there seemed to be little complaining about the fans' choices. OK, sure, David Wright could have gotten the nod over Pablo Sandoval.

But there certainly will be campaigning this week when it comes to Jones and Harper after they were left off -- for now, anyway.

The NL and AL each has one spot left, with fans voting online through Thursday to select one of five candidates in both leagues. Jones and Harper are two of the NL possibilities.

"This being my last year, it would be fun to go. I'd love to take my kids," Jones said.

At 19, Harper started the season in the minor leagues. The Washington outfielder has dazzled since his promotion with his bat, arm and flat-out hustle.