In a move that will surely disappoint tens upon dozens of 12-year olds in the 617 area code, David Ortiz won’t play in the 2008 All-Star game.

“I’m going to the All-Star Game but I’m not going to be able to play,” Ortiz said. “But I’ve got to bring myself out there and show respect to the fans. There’s a reason why they vote for you and you’ve got to respect that. I wish I could be in the Dominican at the beach for those days but the fans vote you to be there. I’m not going to tell you when I (think I will be) 100-percent because that’s something I don’t know. The human body’s healing process is not something you can control.”

Hurt. 13 HR’s. 43 RBI’s. Isn’t it great that the fans get to vote on All Stars?