Francisco Rodriguez’s record-setting season has earned him at least one post-season honor. The Angels’ closer was named to the annual Sporting News All-Star team.
The American and National League teams are chosen by a group of 41 general managers and assistant GMs from both leagues.
Here are the complete teams in each league:
AMERICAN LEAGUE
C Joe Mauer, Twins
1B Justin Morneau, Twins
2B Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
3B Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
SS Derek Jeter, Yankees
OF Carlos Quentin, White Sox
OF Josh Hamilton, Rangers
OF Grady Sizemore, Indians
DH Aubrey Huff, Orioes
SP Cliff Lee, Indians
RP Francisco Rodriguez, Angels
NATIONAL LEAGUE
C Geovany Soto, Cubs
1B Albert Pujols, Cardinals
2B Chase Utley, Phillies
3B David Wright, Mets
SS Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
OF Matt Holliday, Rockies
OF Ryan Braun, Brewers
OF Ryan Ludwick, Cardinals
SP Tim Lincecum, Giants
RP Brad Lidge, Phillies
Frankie needs to dedicate his all-star honors to his Angel team mates. They kept the games close enough for Frankie to get his chances. If he was on any other team, he’d have only won 35-40 games.