2012 MLB All-Star Game

A military aircraft flies over Kauffman Stadium during the national anthem before the MLB All-Star baseball game, July 10, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo.

National League manager Tony LaRussa greets National League All-Stars Matt Holliday (7), David Freese (23) and Lance Lynn (31) all of the St. Louis Cardinals during the 83rd MLB All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium on July 10, 2012 in Kansas City.

Former Kansas City Royals All-Star and Hall of Famer George Brett throws out the ceremonial first pitch during the 83rd MLB All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium on July 10, 2012 in Kansas City.

C.J. Wilson waits to greet fellow All-Star Jose Bautista — Getty Images/Jamie Squire

American League All-Star C.J. Wilson (33) of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim waits to greet fellow All-Star Jose Bautista (19) of the Toronto Blue Jays during the 83rd MLB All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium on July 10, 2012 in Kansas City.

Carlos Gonzalez loses his bat as he swings on a pitch — AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall

National League's Carlos Gonzalez, of the Colorado Rockies, loses his bat as he swings on a pitch by American League's Justin Verlander, of the Detroit Tigers, in the first inning of the MLB All-Star game, July 10, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo.

Justin Verlander pitches in the first inning — Getty Images/Jonathan Daniel

American League All-Star Justin Verlander (35) of the Detroit Tigers pitches in the first inning during the 83rd MLB All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium on July 10, 2012 in Kansas City.

Pablo Sandoval hits a three-run triple — AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall

National League's Pablo Sandoval, of the San Francisco Giants, hits a three-run triple on a pitch by American League's Justin Verlander, of the Detroit Tigers, in the first inning the MLB All-Star game, July 10, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo.

National League All-Star Matt Cain (18) of the San Francisco Giants pitches in the first inning during the 83rd MLB All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium on July 10, 2012 in Kansas City.

American League's Jose Bautista, of the Toronto Blue Jays, catches a fly ball hit by National League's Ryan Braun, of the Milwaukee Brewers, during the second inning of the MLB All-Star game, July 10, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo.

Melky Cabrera celebrates his two-run home run — AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

National League's Melky Cabrera, right, of the San Francisco Giants, celebrates his two-run home run with Matt Holliday, of the St. Louis Cardinals, during the fourth inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game, July 10, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo.

Derek Jeter looks on after grounding out — Getty Images/Jamie Squire

American League All-Star Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees looks on after grounding out to second base in the third inning during the 83rd MLB All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium on July 10, 2012 in Kansas City.

Melky Cabrera attempts to give a five to Robinson Cano — Getty Images/Jonathan Daniel

National League All-Star Melky Cabrera (53) of the San Francisco Giants attempts to give a five to American League All-Star Robinson Cano (24) of the New York Yankees after Cabrera hits a two-run home run in the fourth inning during the 83rd MLB All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium on July 10, 2012 in Kansas City.

Stephen Strasburg pitches in the fourth inning during the 83rd MLB All-Star Game — Getty Images/Jonathan Daniel

National League All-Star Stephen Strasburg (37) of the Washington Nationals pitches in the fourth inning during the 83rd MLB All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium on July 10, 2012 in Kansas City.

Chipper Jones takes off his helmet and waves to the crowd — Getty Images/Dilip Vishwanat

National League All-Star Chipper Jones (10) of the Atlanta Braves takes off his helmet and waves to the crowd during his at bat in the sixth inning during the 83rd MLB All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium on July 10, 2012 in Kansas City.

Josh Hamilton reacts after grounding into a double play — Getty Images/Jamie Squire

American League All-Star Josh Hamilton (32) of the Texas Rangers reacts after grounding into a double play in the fourth inning during the 83rd MLB All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium on July 10, 2012 in Kansas City.

National League All-Star Bryce Harper (34) of the Washington Nationals walks in the fifth inning during the 83rd MLB All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium on July 10, 2012 in Kansas City.

Bryce Harper is unable to make a catch — Getty Images/Dilip Vishwanat

National League All-Star Bryce Harper (34) of the Washington Nationals is unable to make a catch on a ball hit by American League All-Star Mike Napoli (25) of the Texas Rangers in the fifth inning during the 83rd MLB All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium on July 10, 2012 in Kansas City.

National League's R.A. Dickey, of the New York Mets, delivers against the American League during the sixth inning of the MLB All-Star game, July 10, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo.

Mike Trout hits a single during the sixth inning — AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall

American League's Mike Trout, of the Los Angeles Angels, hits a single during the sixth inning of the MLB All-Star game, July 10, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo.

Kellie Pickler God Bless America — AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall

Kellie Pickler sings "God Bless America" during the seventh-inning stretch of the MLB All-Star game, July 10, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo.

Billy Butler waves to the crowd before his at bat — Getty Images/Jamie Squire

American League All-Star Billy Butler (16) of the Kansas City Royals waves to the crowd before his at bat in the seventh inning during the 83rd MLB All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium on July 10, 2012 in Kansas City.

Aroldis Chapman pitches in the eighth inning — Getty Images/Dilip Vishwanat

National League All-Star Aroldis Chapman (54) of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the eighth inning during the 83rd MLB All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium on July 10, 2012 in Kansas City.

National League All-Stars celebrate their 8-0 victory against the American League during the 83rd MLB All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium on July 10, 2012 in Kansas City.

National League's Melky Cabrera, of the San Francisco Giants, shows off his MVP trophy after the MLB All-Star game against the American League, July 10, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. The National League won 8-0.

National League's Melky Cabrera of the San Francisco Giants shows off his MVP trophy after the MLB All-Star game against the American League All-Stars, July 10, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. National League won 8-0.