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Longo finishes 5th in AL Final Vote, thanks fans

BOSTON -- Evan Longoria lost out in the Esurance MLB All-Star Game Final Vote as Toronto's Michaels Saunders claimed the last spot on the American League All-Star team's roster. Still, the Rays' third baseman enjoyed the campaign.

"We had fun with it," Longoria said. "I appreciate the organization getting behind me and making as good of a push as we could. It's a fun process. Hopefully next year we get a chance to get in.

"The fans that have always supported the Rays and myself definitely came out in full force. ... Thanks to everybody who did vote.