Mozeliak has blueprint for success  —  The National League Central has spent more than three months waiting on the Cardinals.  —  The time never has been better, the Cardinals believe, to make the rest of the division pay.  —  Nick Punto watched the formula work repeatedly with the Minnesota Twins …

ALL-STAR NOTES: Gonzalez says leave Petco alone  —  Adrian Gonzalez had no problem reaching the bleachers during Monday night's Home Run Derby at Chase Field.  —  The Boston Red Sox slugger never homered as prolifically at Petco Park in five seasons with the Padres the way he did in a runner-up performance at the Derby.

Carlos Beltran would be cool with deal to Red Sox  —  PHOENIX — Less than three weeks remain until the trading deadline, and right field is right up there with starting pitching as a spot where the Red Sox [team stats] likely will seek an upgrade.  —  Two options, Carlos Beltran of the Mets and Hunter Pence of the Astros, are here.

Returning Jeter's Big Hit: No Good Deed Goes Untaxed (Perhaps)  —  Here is the fan's fantasy: You go to the ballpark and under a picture-perfect sky not only do the Yankees win, but in recognition of your exemplary behavior, the team also showers you with free season tickets …

Phillies Notes: Hamels not a fan of All-Star Game pitching rule  —  PHOENIX - The way Cole Hamels sees it, he's throwing anyway on Tuesday, so why not let him pitch in the All-Star Game?  —  “I need to find a catcher,” Hamels quipped.  “Maybe I'll get [Atlanta's Brian] McCann.”

Jeter sticks by controversial decision  —  FOX Sports  —  PHOENIX  —  New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter will not attend the All-Star Game because of “emotional and physical exhaustion” from his pursuit of 3,000 hits, according to two people with knowledge of his mindset.

Boras signs K-Rod, to discuss contract with GM  —  PHOENIX — Agent Scott Boras confirmed he is now representing New York Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez.  —  Boras and K-Rod had met face-to-face before and after last Thursday's Mets game at Dodger Stadium.

Sources: Angels were serious about Garrett Jones  —  The Pirates and Angels engaged in serious talks earlier this season about a trade that would have sent outfielder/first baseman Garrett Jones to Anaheim and catcher Jeff Mathis to Pittsburgh, major league sources told FOXSports.com.

Halladay likes this start better than '09  —  PHOENIX — Roy Halladay is like a shark.  He's purposeful, with no wasted movement.  The Philadelphia Phillies' ace is the teeth of baseball's scariest rotation but is totally devoid of hype.  —  The Rockies have only one player in the All-Star Game.