Seeing as I'm the first half game-thread All-Star with a 9-1 record, Laura has bestowed upon me the honor of starting the All-Star Game thread. For the 79th annual All-Star game, the American League will throw a resurgent Cliff Lee http://assets.espn.go.com/i/mlb/profiles/players/65x90/7026.jpg 12-2, 2.31 ERA, 1.06 WHIP vs Godless puppy-kicking communist, Ben Sheets http://assets.espn.go.com/i/mlb/profiles/players/65x90/6618.jpg 10-3, 2.85 ERA, 1.11 WHIP The NL hasn't won since 1996. If this is the year the Cubs win the pennant, I sure hope the NL pulls it out. I'd love for Game 1 of the World Series to be in Wrigley. Imagine the atmosphere! Go NL and go all Cubs!