Tonight's All Star game in Anaheim will be overshadowed somewhat by the passing of George Steinbrenner. I'm sure they are working on some type of tribute right now.
But, the game must go on.
I'm really glad that Ubaldo Jimenez is getting the start for the National League. He's such a good guy that you have to feel happy for him. Oh yeah, at 15-1 he also deserves the start.
I like the NL pitching but I think the AL lineup is better. The American League is the better league and that has shown through in recent games.
Hard to believe the last NL win was in 1996 at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia.
The AL has won 12 of 13 (one tie, in 2002 at Miller Park in Milwaukee) and 18 of the last 22 games. I vividly remember that wasn't that case when I was growing up. The National League always won the All Star game and it bothered me. I used to really get into the All Star game and eagerly anticipated it each summer. Then I'd be disappointed in the inevitable AL loss. Now I don't care so much about the game. I pull for the American League but I don't freak out like I did as a kid about the result.
It should be interesting, as usual. It's the best All Star game in sports with the possible exception of the WNBA All Star game. I'll be watching of course but I'm looking forward to the season resuming on Thursday.
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