Rays fans can win prizes by casting in-stadium All-Star votes

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ST. PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 27: Raymond, the mascot of the Tampa Bay Rays, gets the crowd fired up against the New York Yankees during the game at Tropicana Field on September 27, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. …
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Posted: 04/30/2012

By: Michelle L. Clark

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - All-Star Game ballots have been released, and Rays fans have the chance to win prizes by voting in an in-stadium ballot contest at Tropicana Field.

Fans who turn in at least 100 ballots will have the opportunity to win tickets to Rays home games and Rays memorabilia. In addition to the raffle, the top three winners from each home stand will receive two Hancock Bank Club 105 tickets.

Rays on the ballot include: Jose Molina, catcher; Carlos Pena, first base; Ben Zobrist, second base; Evan Longoria, third base; Sean Rodriguez, shortstop; Desmond Jennings, Matt Joyce, and BJ Upton, outfield; and Luke Scott, DH.

The contest will run through June 13, spanning 23 home games.

Fans can also cast their votes for starters up to 25 times at MLB.com and all 30 club sites using the 2012 All-Star Game MLB.com Ballot until Thursday, June 28, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

The 2012 American League and National League All-Star teams will be unveiled on Sunday, July 1, on the 2012 MLB All-Star Game Selection Show,

The 2012 All-Star Game will be played Tuesday, July 10 at Kauffman Stadium, the home of the Kansas City Royals.