Alex Rodriguez says he is ''obviously disappointed'' to be left off the American League All-Star team, but considered himself ''a long shot'' to get selected. The New York Yankees' designated hitter says he's happy just to be in the conversation, and hopes the four days off over the All-Star break will benefit him. Rodriguez, who turns 40 on July 27, entered Tuesday batting .284 with 16 homers and 47 RBIs after sitting out last season while serving a drug suspension. More...