All-Star game already a save situation?

Jonathan Papelbon announced today that he thinks he has earned the right to throw the 9th inning for the American League in tonight's All-Star game. In a rare sneak peak into Papelbon's fantasy baseball strategy, he boldly claimed that if he were managing, he would give himself the nod. Someone needs to find Mr. Papelbon a map so he can be shown where the game is being played tonight. Even if Papelbon's puckered-lip stare down technique might have mowed down the National Leaguers last fall, Terry Francona better hit the "easy button" on this decision and give Rivera the ball - save situation or not - or you will hear boos for the first time in an All-Star game since Bud Selig cut short a classic.

Apparently, Papelbon gets the idea now.