SB Nation Denver - Ubaldo Jimenez Named NL Starterhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48907/denver-fave.png2010-07-12T11:08:36-06:00http://denver.sbnation.com/rss/stream/13296832010-07-12T11:08:36-06:002010-07-12T11:08:36-06:00Ubaldo Jimenez Named NL Starter
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<p>In the ALl-Star Press Conference, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/COL">Colorado Rockies</a>' ace <span>Ubaldo Jimenez</span> was named the starter for the National League, the first ever Rockies' pitcher given that honor.</p>
<p>Jimenez, 15-1 with a 2.20 ERA, was selected to his first ever All-Star game after becoming the first pitcher since David Wells in 2000 with 15 wins before the All-Star break. Though several recent outings have raised his ERA to a still dominant 2.20, fifth in the league, there were concerns that Florida RHP Josh Johnson may get the starting nod in the all star game.</p>
<p>Jimenez was one of two Colorado Rockies selected as All-Stars, but <span>Troy Tulowitzki</span> is still recovering from a broken wrist and will not be available to play.</p>
<p>Read more at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.purplerow.com/2010/7/12/1565640/ubaldo-jimenez-named-the-nl-all">Purple Row</a>.</p>
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