The Orioles are sending a trio of deserving players to the All-Star Game. 29-year old righty reliever Jim Johnson got his first shot to close for the Orioles this year and he is doing a fine job. Johnson has pitched in 34 games (0 starts) for the Orioles so far this year and he is 1-0 with 23 saves, a 1.30 ERA and a 0.78 WHIP. This will be Johnson’s first All-Star Game. 26-year old righty swinging CF Adam Jones will be a reserve for the A.L. All-Star Team. He has played in 79 games for the Orioles so far this year and he is 94 for 315 (.298 avg, .890 OPS) with 52 runs scored, 19 homers, 42 RBIs and 11 stolen bases. This will be Jones’ second All-Star Game. 26-year old switch-hitting catcher Matt Wieters has made it to his second All-Star Game as a reserve. He has played in 72 games for the O’s so far this year and he is 64 of 259 (.247 avg, .770 OPS) with 34 runs scored, 11 homers, 38 RBIs and 1 stolen base.