All-Star Game: Wish List Revisited

5. Ryan Braun and Josh Hamilton leading the way in the home run derby. My two favorite non-Yankees (and members of my first-place fantasy squad) should get their times to shine at Yankee Stadium. I don't want them to steal the show during the actual game however, because of wish No. 6:

Actually, I kind of got this one. Hamilton didn't win, but he sure was the highlight of the derby with 28 homers in round one. And Braun didn't do too badly himself, winding up in third.

6. Derek Jeter winning the ASG MVP for the second time. I'd be happy with any Yankee winning the award, but it'd be extra excellent if the Captain were to win it.

Well, the Captain did get the first hit and stolen base of the game, but he didn't win MVP. Mo could have won had he been the winning pitcher (and it was quite conceivable until the NL got out of a jam). But alas, what can you do?

7. Jason Giambi. I still haven't heard of a replacement for David Ortiz on the team, and Giambi fits the bill perfectly. He plays the same position (first base/DH), he's having a very good year, and oh yeah, he's a Yankee.

Nope. Francona stuck with an injured Ortiz. Considering how long the game lasted, another bat could have been useful...

8. Last but not least, a win for the American League. Yanks are going to need that home-field advantage en route to No. 27.

Well, it took 15 excruciating innings, but... World Series, here we come!

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