National League's Melky Cabrera of the San Francisco Giants shows off his MVP trophy after the NL won the All-Star Game, 8-0, Tuesday in Kansas City, Mo. Cabrera went 2-for-3 and hit the game's only home run.

National League outfielder Melky Cabrera of the San Francisco Giants shows off his MVP hardware for the 2012 All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. The National League won 8-0.

American League's Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twins singles in the ninth inning of the All-Star Game Tuesday. The AL was unable to score, however, and the National League won 8-0.

National League second baseman Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros forces out the American League's Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning.

National League's Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros is out at first base as American League's Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twins backhands the throw in the eighth inning of the All-Star Game Tuesday in Kansas City, Mo.

American League pitcher Fernando Rodney of the Tampa Bay Rays throws during the eighth inning of the 2012 All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium.

National League's Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals strikes out in the seventh inning of the 2012 All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium.

Recording artist Kellie Pickler performs "God Bless America" during the seventh-inning stretch of the 2012 All Star Game at Kauffman Stadium.

American League's Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels steals second base as National League infielder Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros prepares to apply the late tag during the sixth inning of the 2012 All Star Game at Kauffman Stadium.

National League outfielder Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers makes a catch on the run during the fourth inning of the 2012 All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Braun also had a good game at the plate, going 2-for-3 (a double and a triple).

National League's Chipper Jones of the Atlanta Braves acknowledges the crowd before his at-bat in the sixth inning of the All-Star Game Tuesday in Kansas City. Jones, an eight-time All-Star who has played his entire 19-year career with the Braves, has announced that he will retire at season's end.

National League's Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers runs past American League first baseman Prince Fielder of the Detroit Tigers on his way to a triple in the fourth inning of the 2012 MLB All Star Game at Kauffman Stadium.

National League outfielder Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers legs out a triple — the third one of the game — during the fourth inning of the All-Star Game.

American League catcher Mike Napoli of the Texas Rangers catches a foul ball hit by the National League's Pablo Sandoval of the San Francisco Giants in the third inning of the All-Star Game.

American League infielder Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees makes a leaping throw to first base during the first inning of the All-Star Game. First baseman Prince Fielder (Detroit Tigers) couldn't handle the one-hopper and Dan Uggla (Atlanta Braves) was safe at first.

National League's Pablo Sandoval of the San Francisco Giants hits a three-run triple off of American League's Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of the All-Star Game Tuesday.

American League outfielder Jose Bautista of the Toronto Blue Jays makes a sliding catch on a ball hit by National League's Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers during the second inning of the 2012 All Star Game Tuesday at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City.

American Idol winner Phillip Phillips performs before the 2012 All Star Game at Kauffman Stadium.

Former Royal George Brett throws the ceremonial first pitch before the MLB All-Star Game Tuesday in Kansas City, Mo.

American League infielder Robinson Cano (24) of the New York Yankees gets a pat on the back from Billy Butler of the Kansas City Royals as Cano is introduced before the 2012 All Star Game at Kauffman Stadium. Kansas City fans are not happy with Cano for leaving local favorite Butler off the Home Run Derby team.

American League infielder Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers waves to the crowd as he is introduced before the 2012 All Star Game at Kauffman Stadium. Looking on are Billy Butler (left) of the Kansas City Royals and Chris Perez (right) of the Cleveland Indians.

American League pitcher Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers warms up in the outfield as a large American flag is unfurled before the 2012 MLB All Star Game at Kauffman Stadium. Verlander, the reigning AL MVP and Cy Young Award winner, got rocked for five runs in the first inning.

A stealth bomber performs a flyover during the playing of the national anthem before the 2012 MLB All Star Game at Kauffman Stadium.

American League shortstop Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees warms up before the All-Star Game. Jeter, the Yankees' career leader in hits (3,199), has been named an All-Star 13 times in his 18-year career.

Kansas City gets ready to put on a show for the baseball world.

Tigers 1B Prince Fielder celebrates his Home Run Derby win with his children Haven, left, and Jadyn on Monday, July 9, in Kansas City, Mo.

AL star Prince Fielder, of the Detroit Tigers, swings during the Home Run Derby on Monday.

American League outfielder Mark Trumbo of the Los Angeles Angels practices on the Kauffman Stadium field on Monday.

Jose Bautista, of the Toronto Blue Jays finished second in the Home Run Derby on Monday.

Baseball Hall of Famer Lou Brock, center, gets a few high-fives from some participants during the Drill the Skills clinic at the MLB All-Star Fan Fest on Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Mo.

Adam Jones, baseball outfielder with the Baltimore Orioles, signs autographs for fans at the Time Warner Cable booth at MLB Fan Fest on Monday, July 9, 2012 in Kansas City, MO.

Barett Iverson, 4, of Kansas City, North poses like an All-Star for his dad Scott Iverson during a visit to fan Fest, Sunday, July 8, 2012, to the fountains of Barney Allis Plaza which were dressed up in blue in honor of the MLB All-Star baseball game in Kansas City, Mo.

KC Metro Sports reporter Brad Porter interviews Major League Baseball's Director of Special Events Jacqueline Secaira-Cotto from the Time Warner Cable booth at MLB Fan Fest on Friday, July 6, 2012 in Kansas City, MO.

Mascots Swinging Friar, of the San Diego Padres, and Paws, of The Detroit Tigers, pose for a photograph at the Time Warner Cable booth at MLB Fan Fest on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 in Kansas City, MO.

Young fans eat popcorn at the Time Warner Cable booth at MLB Fan Fest on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 in Kansas City, MO.

Young fans wait in line to play ball at the Time Warner Cable booth at MLB Fan Fest on Monday, July 9, 2012 in Kansas City, Mo.

From left, John Mayberry, former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals, and Frank White, former coach for the Kansas City Royals, greet young fans at the Time Warner Cable booth at MLB Fan Fest on Monday, July 9, 2012 in Kansas City, Mo.