MLB All-Star Game starters were named on Wednesday night, but six players who missed out had a strong case to start.

Athletics first. Denzel Clarke called out on strikes. Tyler Soderstrom grounds out to shallow infield, Junior Caminero to Jonathan Aranda. Brent Rooker homers to left field. Nick Kurtz walks.

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