CC Sabathia trade now official with the players involved!!

Milwaukee sent Cleveland outfielder Matt LaPorta, pitchers Rob Bryson and Zach Jackson and a player to be named. Shapiro said the player to be named would be one of two specified in the deal.

Melvin said the Brewers' strong farm system gave him flexibility to deal away a good prospect.

"Matt LaPorta is going to be a good big league player, and I hope he is," Melvin said.

Attanasio said the acquisition of Sabathia will push the team's payroll around $90 million this season. Attanasio said the move might prevent the club from turning a profit this year, but it was made possible by increased fan support and sound financial decisions in recent years.

BASEBALL'S ALL STARS DETERMINED for 2008 - Cubs & Red Sox have 7 each!!

2008 All-Star Starters

Starters for the American and National League teams as voted by fans for the 2008 All-Star Game to be played at Yankee Stadium on July 15.

American League

Pos.	Player	Team
C	Joe Mauer	Twins
1B	Kevin Youkilis	Red Sox
2B	Dustin Pedroia	Red Sox
SS	Derek Jeter	Yankees
3B	Alex Rodriguez	Yankees
OF	Josh Hamilton	Rangers
OF	Manny Ramirez	Red Sox
OF	Ichiro Suzuki	Mariners
DH	David Ortiz*	Red Sox
*injured, will be replaced by the Rangers' Milton Bradley.

National League

Pos.	Player	Team
C	Geovany Soto	Cubs
1B	Lance Berkman	Astros
2B	Chase Utley	Phillies
SS	Hanley Ramirez	Marlins
3B	Chipper Jones	Braves
OF	Ryan Braun	Brewers
OF	Alfonso Soriano	Cubs
OF	Kosuke Fukudome	Cubs
DH	NA*
*to be selected by NL manager Clint Hurdle. Most All-Stars By Team The Cubs and Red Sox each have seven players selected for the 2008 NL and AL All-Star teams. Team 2008 All-Stars Cubs 7 Red Sox 7 Rangers 4 Angels 3 Twins 3 Yankees 3