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Jan 06 2009

2009 All AL West Team Pitching Staff

Oakland’s Brad Ziegler is the closer for the pitching starved AL West All Division team.

Sp1 - John Lackey, Angels - Righty ace who has proved it in the regular season and playoffs

Sp2 - Felix Hernandez, Mariners - One of the most talented pitchers in baseball should be rejuvenated by being on a team like this.

Sp3 - Justin Duchscherer, Athletics - Led the AL in ERA for much of 08.

Sp4 - Ervin Santana, Angels

Sp5 - Joe Saunders, Angels - Led Anaheim in ERA last year.

LRP - Erik Bedard, Mariners - If healthy a strikeout machine.

LRP - Brendan Morrow, Mariners - Flamethrower looks like a frontline starter for years to come.

MRP - Santiago Casilla, Athletics

MRP - Joey Devine, Athletics - A 0.59 era gets you on this team.

MRP - Frank Francisco, Rangers

SU - Scot Shields, Angels - One of the most durable and consistent pitchers in any bullpen

SU - Jose Arrendando, Angels

CP - Brad Ziegler, Athletics - Mets acquisitions of Putz and Krod move Ziegler to the front of proven closers in the AL West after just half a season in the role.

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