On July 13, MLB’s best players will take a break from their normal schedules to square off at Angel Stadium in the 81st Midsummer Classic.
Fans have been voting for their favorite position players for quite some time: Albert Pujols is the obvious pick for NL first baseman, and Joe Mauer is the overwhelming favorite for AL catcher.
Baseball worshipers hope to see their teams’ leaders hit the long ball every time they enter the batter’s box.
But who will pitch to these super sluggers?
That part of the whole shebang is up to All-Star managers Charlie Manuel and Joe Girardi.
So who will they choose? Will they pick deserving veterans or intriguing young guns?
Odds are they’ll choose both.
Here is a list of whom we should actually expect to see on the mound.