Brian Mozey

Single: The single moment tonight came from Idina Menzel at the opening ceremony for the All Star Game. Not one, but two amazing performances. First, Menzel sang "Forever Young" for the thirty amazing teachers that were nominated by their respective teams. Then she sang a beautiful "Star-Spangled Banner" with a breath taking flyby. The Minnesota Twins and MLB chose a great artist to sing the National Anthem and Menzel definitely proved it. Double: Mike Trout took home the MVP tonight and that earns my double award. Trout hit a triple that scored Derek Jeter in his first at bat. His second at bat he got out, but his third at bat he hit an RBI double that scored the winning run. Mike Trout is a very young and talented baseball player and has a bright future ahead of him. He respects the game and I know he will see many All Star appearances and hopefully a World Series title. Triple: Derek Jeter earns my triple award tonight for his farewell. As a Minnesota Twins fan I have always disliked the Yankees but I have to say that Jeter's farewell was unbelievable. Last night, Jeter got a standing ovation when he introduced in the starting lineup. He also received a standing ovation in the bottom of the first before his at bat. Big thanks to Adam Wainwright and Jonathan Lucroy for letting Jeter have his big moment. After the game, Jeter told the media that he never had faced Wainwright and stepping off the rubber shows Wainwright's character. The biggest moment though came at the top of the fourth when Chicago White Sox shortstop Alexi Ramirez came in to replace Derek Jeter. Jeter had another moment to thank the fans, players, coaches, and baseball in general for his great years. The ovation was big enough to have Jeter come out again from the dugout and tip his cap. Derek Jeter is the most respected player in baseball and even though he's a Yankee he deserves a standing ovation. He knows how to play the game right and respects all the players past, present, and future. Home Run: Glen Perkins and Kurt Suzuki, the hometown heroes, receive the home run award for their closing of the All Star Game. The American League was up five to three against the National League in the top of the ninth and guess who comes out of the bullpen? Glen Perkins! And guess who's waiting at the pitchers mound for Perkins? His teammate, Kurt Suzuki! John Farrell couldn't have scripted this any better for Twins fan at Target Field. Being a Minnesota Twins fan for 18 years it was a great way to end the All Star Game. The best moment was seeing Perkins receive the save after getting three outs in the ninth. Overall, the Minnesota Twins and MLB did a great job with the 2014 All Star Game in Minneapolis. Check out my blog at http://www.mozeysports.blogspot.com Thanks.

Joe Mauer well be in the hall of fame because numbers are the only thing they look at. He's a great guy off the field and on the field. Also he plays the game right without using drugs.

Let's go get Freddy Garcia or one of the top starters like Lohse or Edwin Jackson. People who can win over 15 games and hasn't just come back from Tommy John Surgery or some kind of injury.