NL All-Star injury replacements named

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    Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen and Cincinnati Reds third baseman Scott Rolen were named as injury replacements for the National League in Tuesday's All-Star Game.

    McCutchen and Rolen will replace Ryan Braun and Chipper Jones, respectively.

    Braun has been dealing with a strained left calf for a week.

    Brewers general manager Doug Melvin said he had a discussion with Braun and trainer Roger Caplinger to reach the decision. Braun was disappointed he had to pull out after being the NL's top vote-getter, but didn't want to risk aggravating the injury.

    Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/allstar11/news/story?id=6753170
     

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