The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Chicago White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle started packing up his locker today.

Dave van Dyck writes:



The Red Sox, Mets, Dodgers and Braves are thought to be interested in renting Buehrle's services for the remainder of the 2007 season after which he becomes a free agent.

According to MLB.com, six of the eight contestants for the Home Run Derby have been selected.

Vladamir Guerrero, Magglio Ordonez, Prince Fielder, Ryan Howard, Justin Morneau and Miguel Cabrera are the participants thus far.

Carlos Beltran and David Wright have said that they would decline participation if asked.

The HR Derby will take place on Monday night.

The derby is pretty much the only part of the All-Star festivities that I watch.  Since the game has "counted", it has taken the fun out of it.  It should just be a showcase of talent with the result being meaningless.  Selig's attempt to attract more viewers is a futile attempt and the game should once again just be for fun.

Update...

Alex Rios, and Albert Pujols will also participate in the derby.  Miguel Cabrera had to back out due to an injury and his replacement is yet to be named.

I know everyone's seen this video a million times but I'm just posting it because baseball has been stressing me out so much lately that I just needed a good laugh, is that so wrong?