The Murph Anyway, it's a win. (By the way, thumbs up on the red hat/white jersey look. Maybe they've done it before, but I've never noticed. Let's bring that back.)
The Rangers got good news yesterday as it was announced that they received four All-Star representatives in Arizona in another week: Mike Young, Josh Hamilton, Adrian Beltre and C.J. Wilson.
For my money, only Beltre was truly deserving. For American League, Beltre's numbers stack up to anyone and he's the better defensive third baseman.
It sorta bugs me that Mike Young was taken as a designated hitter because he's eligible and guys like Paul Konerko and Mark Teixeira are considered "first basemen." The DH should be your best hitter that has a quantifiable amount of times at that position. Young's having a fine year. But not as good as some other guys, who would easily go in before Young.
Josh Hamilton's inclusion is further proof that its a popularity contest. Honestly, I wish he'd not play and rest.
Wilson was picked by Ron Washington and is the only Rangers pitcher and, arguably, the only Rangers pitcher worth the trip.
Wilson's having a fine year. He's in or around the top 10 in most categories. Still, it's a homer pick. If the manager of the AL were from another team, a pitcher from that skipper's squad would have made the trip. There are probably a handful of other much-worthier picks, but I doubt anyone's going to nitpick on Wilson or Washington.
