All Star Link Gala

Continuing JoeSportsFan’s award winning All Star Game coverage, I bring to you a handful of links from around the Internet.

Stan The Man and El Hombre in photo slideshow form. [STL Today]
Albert Pujols will catch the first pitch from our nation’s 44th president at the All Star Game — early projections show a 78% chance of heavy use of “El Hombre catches El Presidente” in headlines across the globe.

And the president might hop in the booth to help stimulate the conversation between Buck and McCarver. [SI]

On the topic of the White House and the broadcast booth, could you imagine if Tim McCarver and Nancy Pelosi were teamed together for an inning? Christ almighty.

The latest roster changes for both sides. [MLB]

Meet the Texas All Star Trio. I had no idea Nelson Cruz was that good because I’m not a real journalist. [Dallas Morning News]

Answering the ancient, age-old question: Do hitters decline in power after competing in the Home Run Derby? [Hardball Times]

And because you know who will be anchoring the Home Run Derby coverage, a lot of drinking will be in order. It’s the Home Run Derby drinking game! [Home Run Derby]

Handicapping tonight’s derby. [Vegas Watch]

Satan’s minions love Albert Pujols! [Deadspin]

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