In a somewhat surprising twist, both Nolan Arenado and DJ LeMahieu were named as reserves for the National League All-Star team.
Nolan Arenado has been named to the 2015 National League All-Star Team! CONGRATULATIONS NOLAN! pic.twitter.com/Nt4R5bDZzU
— #Tulo (@Rockies) July 6, 2015
.@DJLeMahieu is an All-Star! LeMahieu was voted in by the players in his 1st #ASG selection! pic.twitter.com/2rqicRmAh8 — #Tulo (@Rockies) July 6, 2015
Both are very deserving of the honor but it is somewhat surprising they made it ahead off shortstop Troy Tulowitzki who will have to get in via the MLB Final Vote contest. All three players fell short in fan voting and had to find other ways to make it to the mid-summer classic.
Troy Tulowitzki has been named a 2015 NL #FinalVote candidate. #Tulo pic.twitter.com/blFr6nuW1F
— #Tulo (@Rockies) July 6, 2015
Tulo is the only position player in the NL’s Final Vote and will be up against four pitchers; reining Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw, Reds starter Johnny Cueto, Carlos Martinez of the Cardinals, and Mets closer Jeurys Familia. Voting ends on Friday July 10th.
