Dodgers' Jonathan Broxton injured, out of All-Star game, and more

Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton will not pitch this weekend or in the All-Star game because of nerve irritation in the big toe of his right foot. Dodgers Manager Joe Torre said Guillermo Mota might close if necessary in today's game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Pitcher Eric Milton underwent an MRI exaination Friday that revealed a herniated disk in his back. Milton will be examined by a specialist Monday in Los Angeles, and Torre acknowledged season-ending surgery could be a possibility.

The Dodgers recalled left-hander Scott Elbert and optioned infielder Blake DeWitt to triple-A Albuqerque.

The Times' Dylan Hernandez will have more later at latimes.com/sports.

-- Bill Shaikin

Jayson Werth, not Matt Kemp, replaces Beltran on All-Star roster

Jayson Werth of the Philadelphia Phillies was selected to the National League All-Star team today, replacing injured outfielder Carlos Beltran of the New York Mets.

The addition of Werth, as determined by Phillies and NL Manager Charlie Manuel in conjunction with Major League Baseball, means that all three of Philadelphia's starting outfielders have been selected. Raul Ibanez was voted into the starting lineup, and Shane Victorino was the winner of Internet balloting for the final spot on the roster.

Werth was not one of the choices in the "Final Vote" Internet balloting, but the Dodgers' Matt Kemp was. Werth is batting .268 with 20 home runs, 54 runs batted in, 12 stolen bases and an .894 OPS. Kemp is batting .319 with 10 home runs, 46 runs batted in, 19 stolen bases and an .875 OPS.

-- Bill Shaikin

Photo: Jayson Werth. Credit: Barbara Johnston / US Presswire

Roy Halladay tops All-Star bonus list

Aside from the fact that they're on the All-Star rosters for the game Tuesday in St. Louis, what do Chad Billingsley and Jonathan Broxton of the Dodgers and Derek Jeter and Mark Teixeira of the New York Yankees have in common?

All four are among the 14 players who don't have All-Star bonus clauses in their contracts, according to the figures released today by the Associated Press. Here's the bonus list, topped by the pitcher being coveted throughout baseball these days:

$125,000 -- Roy Halladay, Toronto.

$100,000 -- Carlos Beltran, N.Y. Mets; Torii Hunter, Angels; Francisco Rodriguez, N.Y. Mets; Johan Santana, N.Y. Mets.

$75,000 -- Ted Lilly, Chicago Cubs; Jason Marquis, Colorado.

Dodgers memorabilia go on sale at All-Star FanFest

Several items, including World Series trophies and rings, from the personal collection of the late Dodgers executive Bob Schenz will go up for auction during All-Star week in St. Louis.

Schenz worked for the Dodgers from 1959 to 1988 and was director of the Stadium Club and transportation. He died in 2006.

The World Series rings are from the 1963, 1981 and 1988 seasons, and the trophies are from the 1981 and 1988 seasons.

Additional information at Hunt Auctions.

-- Mike James

Photo: The Dodgers' 1988 World Series trophy. Photo credit: Hunt Auctions.

Dodgers, Angels fans need to vote -- only 15 minutes left

Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp is trailing in the voting for the final NL spot on the All-Star roster. It appears Phillies fans like their Shane Victorino more than Dodgers fans like Matt. Voting ends at 1 p.m. Pacific. So only a few more minutes. You can vote up to 25 times. Chone Figgins is trailing too in the AL voting. Click here to vote. 

According to mlb.com, the voting for this last spot already has surpassed all-time records for total ballots cast and total votes, with 33.1 million for the NL spot and 53.4 million  for the AL spot. 

We'll post the final results later today.

-- Debbie Goffa

Photo: Matt Kemp steals a base. Credit: Kirby Lee / US Presswire

Oakland A's to retire Rickey Henderson's No. 24

Rickey Henderson ended his glorious major league career with the Dodgers in 2003, with an undistinguished 30 games at age 44. Yet in his final plate appearance, as a pinch-hitter in a game in which the Dodgers started Jeromy Burnitz in left field, Henderson went out in the most appropriate way possible: He scored a run. 

He retired as baseball's all-time leader in runs scored. He'll be inducted into the Hall of Fame this month. And his hometown Oakland Athletics announced this morning that they would retire his No. 24 next month.

Henderson played 14 of his 25 seasons with the A's, playing for their 1989 World Series champions and winning the American League MVP in Oakland in 1990.

Oakland's roster of players with retired numbers is pretty impressive, and all Hall of Famers: Henderson, Dennis Eckersley, Catfish Hunter and Reggie Jackson.

-- Bill Shaikin

Photo: Rickey Henderson. Credit: Associated Press

Ted Green: Was Manny's ejection a result of his suspension?

Funny/weird/curious ejection of Manny on Tuesday in New York.

Now, I'm seriously wondering if the umpire wasn't sending a bigger message about steroids and those in baseball who've been busted for using.

Did you see it?

Manny was tossed for arguing a called third strike in the fifth inning.

The pitch was at least 4 inches outside, according to multiple instant replays. Maybe 6 inches off the plate.

Home-plate umpire John Hirschbeck, a 25-year big-league veteran, also punched Manny out in the first inning on a more borderline pitch. Replays showed that one was outside by maybe 2 inches.

On the second one, Manny was not emotional at all, but he did toss his protective elbow pad toward home plate, in Hirschbeck's direction, and that's when the ump ran him, ending his 2-for-4 night with 3 RBIs.

Now there could be a history between those two; that's certainly a possibility. But Hirschbeck has been calling balls and strikes since 1984, and he knows the difference. He can recognize pitches in his sleep.

Hey, Dodgers and Angels fans, what's your trade for Roy Halladay?

The best pitcher in baseball might well be Toronto's Roy Halladay. The Blue Jays' general manager, J.P. Ricciardi, has spent the last two days telling everyone that he will listen to offers for Halladay. 

That last link, to a report from Fox Sports, seems a bit overblown. To say that "Halladay is a goner" and "Once this process starts, it's almost impossible to stop" -- well, to that we say: Where is Jake Peavy pitching this season?

Nonetheless, with the Jays willing to listen to offers for their ace and the Dodgers and Angels looking for pitching, what would you offer?

Halladay makes $14.25 million this season and $15.75 million next season, after which he would be eligible for free agency. If the Jays decide to trade him, the bidding probably would be so spirited that they would not need to pick up any of Halladay's salary.

The Jays have a talented young corps of pitchers already at the major league level, even without Halladay, so they would not necessarily be looking for a bunch of prospects for a three-year rebuilding project. They would, of course, want young players several years removed from free agency.

You can check out the Jays' stats here.Second baseman Aaron Hill is an All-Star. Left fielder/designated hitter Adam Lind is having a great season too, and Toronto is locked into long-term deals with center fielder Vernon Wells and right fielder Alex Rios. The other key offensive performers -- third baseman Scott Rolen, shortstop Marco Scutaro, first basemen Kevin Millar and Lyle Overbay and catcher Rod Barajas -- are 32 or older. This trade is going to be painful, and it won't be made for three surplus parts. What's your offer?

-- Bill Shaikin

Photo: Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Roy Halladay. Photo credit: Tom Szczerbowski / US Presswire.

Dodgers' Belisario heads to L.A. for an MRI on his elbow; Cory Wade is called up

NEW YORK -- Dodgers pitcher Ronald Belisario has left the team and is flying back to Los Angeles to have an MRI on his elbow. Cory Wade is being recalled from triple-A Albuquerque to take Belisario's place.

Belisario, who was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and then released last week, has already pitched 48 innings. He threw 57 last year, and that was in the minors. He is 1-3 with a 2.42 earned-run average in 43 appearances.

The Dodgers take on the Mets in a couple of hours. We'll have all the details later on latimes.com/sports.

— Dylan Hernandez

Photo: Dodgers Ronald Belisario. Photo: Alex Gallardo / Los Angeles Times

Ted Green: Juan Pierre's world just isn't fair

Just as perhaps a million people flock to L.A. to celebrate the life of a supernaturally gifted entertainer, but possible pedophile, and just as we cheer ourselves hoarse for a steroid cheat because he's a colorful savant who happens to hit the heck out of a baseball, so, too, do we often ignore the understated professionals who work hard, say little, exceed expectations and play by the rules.

Welcome to Juan's world.

You almost shook your head knowingly when National League managers entrusted with making the right calls ignored Juan Pierre, too, choosing Orlando Hudson as an All-Star reserve instead of Pierre, who's hitting a phat 40 points higher than his slumping teammate, .328 to .288.

That .328, by the way, is fifth best in the National League and sixth best in all of baseball. And two of the five guys ahead of him are named Suzuki and Pujols.

Yet, amid a sea of 99 jerseys and braided wigs, good luck finding one fan wearing a number 9 with "Pierre" stitched across the back.

But if it's professionalism you admire, look no farther than the Dodgers' new backup left fielder.

Not only did Pierre step into the Dodger outfield when Manny got caught trying to get pregnant, or whatever he was doing with P-E-D's, but the 32-year-old from Louisiana performed brilliantly, immediately becoming the team's most reliable everyday player. What's more, when Manny finished his 50-game penance and was proclaimed ready to take over the world again, with all seemingly forgiven and forgotten, as if nothing happened, Pierre didn't utter a peep.