Sentence examples for for starting spots from inspiring English sources

"The fight will continue for starting spots, and it's important to see how the players perform in every training session.

Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista received the most votes in fan balloting for starting spots in the All-Star Game, which is July 12 in Phoenix.

Ramirez Loses Support The suspended Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez dropped to sixth among National League outfielders in the latest fan voting results for starting spots in the All-Star game.

Asked after training Friday if the team's new-found depth brought needed competition for starting spots, Henry said: "I agree with you, it's good to have competition, but I was saying in the beginning of the season, it's kind of where we had one of the worst defenses in the league and we never played with a starting 11.

There also has been a lot of competition on the team, with players fighting for starting spots.

He found himself on the floor with four new players all looking to battle for starting spots next season.

Chan Gailey, in trying to be a good coach or make a statement, decided that he was going to let the three QB options duke it out for starting spot during training camp and preseason.

Baas, right guard Chris Snee and right tackle Kareem McKenzie are expected to start, while David Diehl, Kevin Boothe and William Beatty will compete for two starting spots on the left side.

"I also have a bunch of new guys and some guys up from the JV that will be battling for the starting spots," Phan said.

The Yankees and the Boston Red Sox accounted for six of nine starting spots for the A.L. Aside from their starters, the Yankees' other representatives were catcher Russell Martin and closer Mariano Rivera, who will be making his 12th All-Star appearance.

It will help that the competition for those two starting spots at lock is so fierce.