Article: Rowand can't get self elected

NEW YORK -- Center fielder Aaron Rowand texted in a few hundred votes for himself, but he knew he didn't have the statistics to win the Internet ballot for the final All-Star spot.

Milwaukee's Corey Hart prevailed over Rowand, the Mets' David Wright, the Phillies' Pat Burrell and the Astros' Carlos Lee.

The Giants believe that Rowand's value goes far beyond his slugging percentage, though -- especially as he helps to police a room with nearly a dozen rookies.

He is trying to teach them how to win, how to absorb losses and how to compete on a nightly basis. After shutout losses Tuesday and Wednesday at Shea Stadium, Rowand acknowledged that his frustration had reached a season high.

"It's ...

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