Rosters for the 82nd MLB All-Star game, to be played July 12th at the Arizona Diamondback's Chase Field, have been unveiled. They are as follows:
American League
Starters
1B: Adrian Gonzalez, Red Sox
2B: Robinson Cano, Yankees
3B: Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
SS: Derek Jeter, Yankees
OF: Jose Bautista, Blue Jays
OF: Curtis Granderson, Yankees
OF: Josh Hamilton, Rangers
DH: David Ortiz, Red Sox
C: Alex Avila, Tigers
National League
Starters
1B: Prince Fielder, Brewers
2B: Rickie Weeks, Brewers
3B: Jose Reyes, Mets
SS: Placido Polanco, Phillies
OF: Lance Berkman, Cardinals
OF: Ryan Braun, Brewers
OF: Matt Kemp, Dodgers
C: Brian McCann, Braves
As in the past, the league that wins the all-star game will receive home-field advantage for the World Series, so it's a game worth watching for that reason alone, if you needed a reason besides the fact that there will be absolutely nothing else to watch on a Tuesday night.