PHILADELPHIA — The mind of a Philadelphia sports fan is simple.<\/p>\n
If you are an opposing player, you will get booed. Simple enough right?<\/p>\n
For the first time since 1996, Philadelphia is playing host to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. A game that has been played in Philly four other times. This is the first at Citizens Bank Park.<\/a><\/p>\n The manager of the National League squad is Dave Roberts, skipper of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers, who notably eliminated the Phillies from the playoffs a season ago, likely won’t be received well during introductions.<\/p>\n I asked Roberts what he was expecting when his name is called on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n “Um, probably not a warm reception.”\u00a0<\/p>\n He complimented the fanbase, stating “Obviously a tremendous fanbase. A very knowledgeable, passionate fanbase.”<\/p>\n He does not expect himself nor his players to get a standing ovation by any means.\u00a0<\/p>\n “I don’t think… me and the Dodgers will be too well received tomorrow night.”<\/p>\n Foes turned friends<\/p>\n For one night only, Roberts’ will be a friend to the Phillies.<\/p>\n He will lead the group of Cristopher Sanchez, Brandon Marsh, Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Jhoan Duran into battle as the National League looks to defeat the American League.<\/p>\n MORE: Home Run Derby preview and staff picks<\/a><\/p>\n Joining forces with the Dodgers is not where the buck stops.\u00a0<\/p>\n “They got some pretty passionate fans, I will say that” was Atlanta Braves star catcher Drake Baldwin’s reaction when asked about playing at Citizens Bank Park.<\/p>\n Baldwin is the reigning National League Rookie of the Year. He will be catching Sanchez when the game kicks off.\u00a0<\/p>\n “It’s going to be really cool” said Baldwin about getting the chance to \u00a0catch Sanchez.\u00a0“He is a pretty special pitcher, I’ve faced him a couple times, he’s not the most fun to face.”<\/p>\n