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American League starters, reserves
USA TODAY, July, 2008
Former Seattle Mariners manager John McLaren breaks down the AL's starting lineup:
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
McLaren says: "He is a good center fielder but a great right fielder. Might be the most prepared player."
Derek Jeter, SS
McLaren says: "He is such a smart player, just like Cal Ripken. He doesn't try to be a stylish player; he's just a winner."
Josh Hamilton, CF
McLaren says: "He's a man among boys. He did not have many minor league at-bats. Really, he learned to hit at the big-league level."
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
McLaren says: "I saw him break in the game, and to me he's still the best. People don't realize how much he prepares for the game, loves the game and the history of the ...