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All-Star surprises: players who were called for duty despite unimpressive statistics.
MENTION THE ALL-STAR GAME, and thoughts of baseball's greatest players immediately come to mind.
While it takes consistent excellence to be a perennial All-Star, there are other ways to qualify for the honor on a one-time basis. Since the rosters are chosen in early July, a player who puts together three strong months--a half season's work--can end up representing his team.
The rules stipulate that every team must have at least one person chosen for All-Star duty, and that works to the advantage of decent (but not great) players on losing teams. The top man on a last-place squad may not have the numbers of a vital player on a contending team, but that ...
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