But Yankees manager Joe Girardi, the AL skipper by virtue of winning the World Series last season, selected Chicago’s Paul Konerko as the replacement, not Kevin Youkilis of the Red Sox.

Youkilis is hitting .293 with a .408 on-base percentage, 18 home runs, and 57 RBIs. Konerko is hitting .299 with a .382 on-base percentage, 20 homers, and 63 RBIs.

“It’s a hard choice to make. I could have taken him or Youkilis,’’ Girardi said. “Konerko’s hitting slightly higher, has a couple more home runs and couple more RBIs. I went with Konerko. They both deserve to be there; that’s the problem with this.’’

The Yankees manager said his decision had nothing to do with Youkilis being a member of the Red Sox and the rivalry between the teams.

“I’m looking at the numbers, the numbers are close and one guy’s numbers are a little bit better,’’ he said. “I took the guy whose numbers are a little bit better.’’

For Konerko, it will be his fourth time in the game. Youkilis has been twice previously.

It was the second Star setback in a week for Youkilis, who on Thursday learned he had lost the on-line Final Vote competition by a close margin to New York’s Nick Swisher.

Youkilis could not be reached for comment after the decision was announced.

Cameron was hit on the forearm in the third inning by Blue Jays starter Brandon Morrow and stayed in the game. “It’s a little sore but I’ll be fine,’’ he said.

Youkilis was hit in the sixth inning, although replays showed he appeared to slip out of the way of the pitch from Shawn Camp before making his way to first base. He was initially called back to the plate before arguing his way on base.

Hall was drilled in the shoulder by a fastball from Jason Frasor in the seventh inning and glared at the pitcher before going to first base. Two umpires quickly got between Hall and Frasor when Hall stopped for a second on the base line.

When Scutaro was hit in the eighth inning by Marc Rzepczynski, he stared into the Toronto dugout and barked out a few choice words.

No Blue Jays were hit.

“I just wanted to see some pitches,’’ he said. “I actually felt pretty good.’’

Pedroia’s foot may be broken but his spirit is intact. As manager Terry Francona spoke to reporters in his office before the game, Pedroia walked back and forth in the hallway yelling loudly.

“Let’s go,’’ he said at one point. “Hoo-haw!’’

“I’ve always said if I put the players first and the organization first and put yourself behind, things work out,’’ he said. “They have. I’m sitting here managing this team. Things worked out.’’

Francona said he does view himself as a peer of other top managers in the game.

“I got lucky as hell. I know that,’’ Francona said. “I came into a job with a great organization with great players. I caught a break. I know that. You try to take what you’re doing real seriously, but you try not to take yourself too seriously. Sometimes we get a little carried away with ourselves.’’

Peter Abraham can be reached at pabraham@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @peteabe.