Ex-Cardinals Watch 7-6-09: Dan Haren & Jason Marquis All-Stars; Preston Wilson Wearing Face Mask; David Eckstein Hurt; Jose Salazar Released

Preston Wilson and Randy Leek (Long Island) :
Circling the bases at Citibank Park in the first inning yesterday, Ducks designated hitter Preston Wilson looked more like a hockey center than a 10-year major-league veteran.
Newsday

Dan Haren (Diamondbacks):
The Arizona Diamondbacks had two players named to the 2009 National League All-Star team on Sunday.
Diamondbacks Official Site

Russell Branyan (Mariners):
Branyan, who already has matched his single-season high with 20 home runs thus far, said that he didn't know what to expect as far as being selected for the first time.

"It was hard to pay attention to every single player that was doing well," Branyan said. "It would have been pretty cool to get a chance to go, but maybe some other year."

Branyan would be receptive to competing in the Home Run Derby.

"If they invited me, I would go in a heartbeat," he said. "I would go to St. Louis and hit a few if they want me to."
Mariners Official Site

David Eckstein (Padres):
Lobaton had to play the infield when second baseman Eckstein suffered a strained right hamstring in the bottom of the 12th inning while lunging for first base on a ground ball. General manager Kevin Towers said Eckstein could miss a week to 10 days.

"We'll wait 24 hours and see," Eckstein said. "It's hard to tell this early. I can feel it now, but there's some movement."
Padres Official Site

Jason Marquis (Rockies):
Rockies right fielder Brad Hawpe and right-handed pitcher Jason Marquis, who performed well through the team's rough start and recent hot streak, were announced as National League All-Stars on Sunday and will be playing in the Midsummer Classic for the first time. Hawpe was chosen as a reserve, but because of injuries he is in line to start.
Rockies Official Site

Coco Crisp (Royals):
As if one shoulder surgery wasn't enough, Royals center fielder Coco Crisp will undergo surgery on his other shoulder this month.
Royals Official Site

Jose Salazar (Free Agent):
The Shreveport-Bossier Captains of the American Association released him.