Some links of interest from around the baseball world…
- The Texas Rangers have declared bankruptcy as part of the deal to sell the team to Chuck Greenberg, Nolan Ryan and others. [Ballpark Digest] Amusingly, A-Rod is apparently the team’s top unsecured creditor. [via WasWatching]
- Tyler Kepner has a great post about how John Fogerty came up with the song “Centerfield.” [NYT's Bats Blog]
- Our own Jerry Milani has the lowdown on where the American League All-Star voting is as of today, with Joe Mauer and Derek Jeter leading the voting by a wide margin over their fellow league-mates. [Baseball Digest]
- Given the Yanks’ off day today, Rebecca Glass took a moment to break down the team’s season so far. [This Purist Bleeds Pinstripes]
- Landon Evanson is looking for baseball’s ultimate gamer. Go vote. [Bugs and Cranks]
- Some thoughts on the passing of Jose Lima from Landon Evanson, Ben Shpigel and Bill Ivie.