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.





