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Here are the real N.L. All Stars, the Fantasy NL All-Stars…

Catcher – Miguel Olivo (Colorado Rockies)

Miguel Olivo was brought in to battle for the starting position this offseason, and he has run away with it.  Olivo has benefited from leaving the Royals and entering the friendly confines of Coors Field.  He ranks first in the NL Home runs for catchers with 14, and first in RBIs with 39.  You can’t forget about those lighting quick wheels that got him four steals.

First Base – Joey Votto (Cincinnati Reds)

The surprising first place Reds, led by your former Giants skipper Dusty Baker, are tearing the cover off the ball in the first half of the season. The Canadian Votto is hitting at a .313 clip, with 21 homers, and 59 RBIs. It is good to see him fully healthy and showing what he is capable of. He gets my vote for NL MVP at the midseason point.

Second Baseman – Martin Prado (Atlanta Braves)

Ever since Prado moved to the top of the lineup, the Braves seem to have been winning a lot more. It doesn’t hurt to have the electrifying Billy Wagner closing games for you. Martin Prado has the most hits in the major leagues; I bet you would have expected it to be Ichiro. He has proven to be a doubles machine, and his .375 OBP proves that more runs will come for him in the talented Braves lineup.

Third Baseman – David Wright (New York Mets)

Wright definitely had a rough two months to start the season, with his average dipping to .244, but ever since that point, he has been on a tear. He is part of the reason why the Mets are sitting at second place in the AL East, his RBI totals are tops in the NL, at 64, and it should only continue to grow as he hits into the alleys of Citi Field.

Shortstop – Hanley Ramirez (Florida Marlins)

He is simply in a class all by himself, no one else possess the speed and power at this position in the majors. The number one pick in most fantasy drafts is having another solid season, even if he doesn’t run after pop ups and gets benched for a few games. His average is just at .296, I have a feeling it will get to above .300 in no time, along with 13 home runs, and 53 RBIs are right on pace to be around his marks from last year.

Outfield – Carlos Gonzalez (Colorado Rockies)

“CarGo,” as he is known in the Rockies clubhouse, could be carrying some hardware by the end of the season. He knocked 15 home runs so far, and has 55 RBIs in 74 games so far this season. 12 stolen bases are not too shabby either. It would be possible for him to go 30/30 in home runs and steals this year, look out for him to possibly reach 40/40 at some point in his career.

Outfield – Matt Kemp (Los Angeles Dodgers)

Kemp has been in the doghouse at times for Joe Torre this year, but in the last seven days, he might make a case for not going back there again this season. His average is just at .266, don’t let that fool you. He has four home runs and nine RBIs in his last seven games, and looks to take that into a blistering second half of the season. If he steals more in the second half, he will be able to get to his total of 34 from last year.

Outfield – Chris Young (Arizona Diamondbacks)

The ceiling is high for Chris Young, and we may be finally seeing what this prospect has been hiding for the past few years in the desert. He has knocked 15 balls out the park this year, and his 59 RBIs are near the top of the NL leader board.  It is very likely that he could be a member of the 30/30 club and be a star that shines bright for the struggling Diamondbacks the rest of the way.

Starting Pitcher – Josh Johnson (Florida Marlins)

Johnson’s record may only be 9-3, but all of his other statistics blow you away. 1.70 ERA, 123 strikeouts in 122 innings pitched, only four home runs allowed, and a 0.96 WHIP. If Johnson was on a team that was near the top of their division, he would get a lot more recognition in the media. Many people forget he is a pitcher who had Tommy John surgery a few years ago, look at those results.

Starting Pitcher – Adam Wainwright (St. Louis Cardinals)

You can pencil in Wainwright for giving you seven or more innings and seven or more strikeouts per start. He is the rock of the Cardinals rotation, and would you believe that he was once their closer? Four complete games this year, to go along with a 2.24 ERA, has him at the top of the NL pitchers in fantasy once again.

Starting Pitcher – Ubaldo Jimenez (Colorado Rockies)

15-1 record, I will say no more….wait I’ll throw in some more…He may be the first pitcher to record 30 wins in a season since Denny McLain got 31 way back in 1968. He started 18 games and has gotten a decision in 16 of them. This could be one of the most magical seasons for a pitcher in recent history.

Starting Pitcher – Roy Halladay (Philadelphia Phillies)

Many people believed that to begin the season, Halladay was the favorite to win the NL CY Young. The problem is that the Phillies have been decimated by injuries this season and all of those losses (7 of them) can be placed on the health of the team. If the Phillies were healthy all year, maybe he would have 15 or 16, instead of only 10. The “Doc” has still posted a 2.33 ERA, an astounding seven complete games, piling 199 strikeouts, with a 1.08 WHIP.

Starting Pitcher – Matt Latos (San Diego Padres)

This may come as a surprise to anyone outside of the state of California. Latos hasn’t given up more than three earned runs since April 26 against the Marlins. He is one of the reasons that the Padres sit atop the NL West, along with their impenetrable bullpen. His record is 10-4, with a 2.45 ERA, 99 strikeouts in 106 plus innings, and a god-like whip of 0.97. Latos is a name you will hear in future All-Star games.

Relief Pitcher – Billy Wager (Atlanta Braves)

Do you believe that Wagner is set to retire at the end of the season? He sure seems to be going out on the top of his game, after a flurry on injuries in the past. He can still 100 MPH on the gun and is striking out batters at an alarming rate. He sports a 1.27 ERA, 19 saves in 22 opportunities and 55 strikeouts in 35 plus innings. He is the closer that the Braves needed over the past few seasons, so look out for them in the playoffs in Bobby Cox’s final season in the majors. Let’s see a few more ejections Bobby!!!

Relief Pitcher – Heath Bell (San Diego Padres)

There was a lot of speculation at the beginning of the season about Heath Bell being traded. The Padres would not be where they are right now without his services. The Oceanside, CA native has a 1.72 ERA, 23 saves in 26 chances, allowed only one home run and has struck out 49 batters. He could very well lead the league in saves once again.

Relief Pitcher – Jonathan Broxton (Los Angeles Dodgers)

The flamethrower out of the Dodgers bullpen is putting together another solid season. His ERA sits at 1.98, converting 18 saves in 20 chances, and striking out 52. He had one bad outing against the Yankees on June 27, or else his ERA could very well be under 1.00. Look for Broxton to be the shutting down the opponents for years to come in the land of Hollywood.

Harrison Ellman writes exclusively for CloudFantasy.  Email him here