Virginia Giant Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Of the 5 previous times the Texas Rangers have sent at least 4 players to the All Star Game, the American League has won each time. Year: 1989 Site: Anaheim Players: Julio Franco, Jeff Russell, Nolan Ryan, Ruben Sierra Result: AL 5-3 Year: 1998 Site: Denver Players: Juan Gonzalez, Ivan Rodriguez, Aaron Sele, John Wetland Result: AL 13-8 Year: 1999 Site: Boston Players: Rafael Palmeiro, Ivan Rodriguez, John Wetteland, Jeff Zimmerman Result: AL 4-1 Year: 2004 Site: Houston Players: Hank Blalock, Francisco Cordero, Kenny Rogers, Alphonso Soriano, Michael Young Result: AL 9-4 Year: 2005 Site: Detroit Players: Kenny Rogers, Alfonso Soriano, Mark Teixeira, Michael Young Result: AL 7-5 Guess thats not saying much since in that time span the AL has won 15 of 18 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringe Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Some idiot on sports radio was complaining because brian wilson got in with a 4.37 era. if you think era is an important factor for a closer, you don't know much about baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Giant Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 Some idiot on sports radio was complaining because brian wilson got in with a 4.37 era. if you think era is an important factor for a closer, you don't know much about baseball. Does he make closing out games as interesting as our Wilson? 11-8 lead and give up 2 solo home runs before getting the final out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringe Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Does he make closing out games as interesting as our Wilson? 11-8 lead and give up 2 solo home runs before getting the final out? yes, he's definitely what jim leyland would describe as a 'half pack' referring to the amount of cigarettes consumed in the inning. only 2 benitez (blown saves) this year though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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