We got the good Vlad

The New York Times today celebrated the selection of Vladimir Guerrero of the Texas Rangers to the American League All-Star team and argued that Guerrero, along with the Rangers' pitching, are the reasons the team might make the playoffs for the first time since 1999. The Times' story said Guerrero has "shifted the balance of power in the American League West." Ironically, that balance of power has shifted to the Rangers from the Los Angeles Angels, the team that decided it didn't want Guerrero any longer after the end of last season.