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ARLINGTON. Texas -- Rangers starter C.J. Wilson has the looks and smooth delivery of an "Ocean's 11'' headliner capable of being George Clooney's wingman at Lake Como. A film major in college, Wilson can discuss art house movies and comment on such subjects as the superior sound editing of "Black Swan." He speaks Spanish sufficiently to conduct radio interviews in the language. He is a co-owner of a professional car racing team. He is an avid traveler who toured South Africa last year.

He probably could be the backup in "The Most Interesting Man in the World'" beer commercials. He understands infield chatter in 18 languages, including the original ancient Sanskrit.

Wilson also is coming off an All-Star (16-7, 2.94 ERA) season. And he is left-handed.

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