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Ben Zobrist Gets Some All-Star Love
Finally, a little national recognition for Ben Zobrist. ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick listed nine players who are worth All-Star consideration to make the mid-summer classic for the first time. At the very top of the list…Zorilla! And, coming in at #4 was Jason Bartlett. My guess, ...
Zobrist could be a real star
www2.tbo.com — MARC LANCASTER | The Tampa Tribune Published: June 20, 2009 NEW YORK - The Rays had a... position player who wasn't even on the All-Star ballot make the Midsummer Classic last season, as Evan Longoria made it to Yankee Stadium by acclimation based on his ... (more) Zobrist could be a real star
Prospect Retro: Ben Zobrist
Prospect Retro: Ben Zobrist
minorleagueball.com — More photos » by Mark Duncan - AP 22 days ago: Tampa Bay Rays' Ben Zobrist doubles... off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Jackson to drive in a ... (more) Prospect Retro: Ben Zobrist

Zobrist tops AL leaderboard
blogs.tampabay.com — INF Ben Zobrist – yes, Ben Zobrist - is now leading the AL with a 1.080 OPS... and a .665 slugging pct. After hitting five times Thursday, Zobrist had enough plate appearances (3.1 per team game) to qualify for the leaderboard, and immediately went to ... (more) Zobrist tops AL leaderboard
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