MLB refined its All-Star Game voting process by adding a primary, the results of which confirmed Springfield anchorman Kent Brockman's view of democracy.
Friday night, MLB revealed the American League and National League finalists for each position. Players who won the first popularity contest will advance to the Starters Election, a 28-hour voting period that starts Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET.
Although the final outcome could still yield no egregious starters, some head-scratching candidates made the cut. Jose Altuve will vie for the AL's second-base seat despite returning from the injured list Wednesday.