Hamilton leads first-time All-Stars (AP)

Josh Hamilton was the top pick in the 1999 draft before an addiction to drugs and alcohol knocked him out of baseball and into working construction. Simply getting back to the major leagues seemed like a long shot. Playing in the All-Star game was the furthest thing from his mind. Fast forward to Monday, and the Texas Rangers' slugger was in a midtown hotel ballroom, surrounded by the best players... (link)