Is there a rule that says every former all-star must sign with the Yankees before his career ends?

Case in point, the 2001 All-Star Game.

Fifty players, 19 with career ties to the Yankees.

P Randy Johnson Diamondbacks
P Jon Lieber Cubs
P Chan Ho Park Dodgers
C Iván Rodríguez Rangers
1B John Olerud Mariners
SS Alex Rodriguez Rangers
P Roger Clemens Yankees
P Eric Milton Twins
P Jeff Nelson Mariners
P Andy Pettitte Yankees
P Paul Quantrill Blue Jays
P Mariano Rivera Yankees
P Mike Stanton Yankees
C Jorge Posada Yankees
1B Tony Clark Tigers
1B Jason Giambi Athletics
SS Cristian Guzman Twins
SS Derek Jeter Yankees
OF Bernie Williams Yankees

What's amazing is how close many others came.

Ben Sheets -- almost this winter.
Curt Schilling -- nearly traded for him.
Luis Gonzalez -- several rumored deals.
Barry Bonds -- always nearly ours.
Mike Piazza -- many rumored signings.
Ichiro Suzuki -- wanna bet he doesn't have a fling with us?
Freddy Garcia -- still a chance
Mike Cameron -- Boston beat us to him.