KANSAS CITY -- Paul Konerko has been to enough All-StarGames to know their importance.While there is constant media scrutiny over whether or notan exhibition game should determine home field advantage for the World Series,Konerko, a six-time All-Star, said players take the event seriously.Sure, Mondays press conferences and the Home Run Derby arefun, Konerko said. But come Tuesday, the contest takes on a serious tone.Theres definitely a focus that is there on the bench andin the clubhouse, said Konerko, who earned his third straight All-Star nodlast week. Especially in the last couple of them. Todays all fun and tomorrowhalf the day is kind of fun. But as it gets closer to game time, it feels morelike a normal day inside the clubhouse.The White Sox slugger knows his team potentially has more atstake this season than other clubs. With the White Sox currently ahead of theAmerican League Central by three games, Konerko, Adam Dunn, Jake Peavy andChris Sale could help determine whether or not the franchise could host up tofour games if it were to reach the World Series.But even if that isnt the case, the drive is still there.We keep that in our heads that this could matter for us,Konerko said. But that second thought is, if it doesnt matter for us, westill want to keep it inside of our league. Ask the Rangers guys about that. Theyknow homefield advantage is crucial. Thats the goal is to win. You still havefun and joke around, but as you get closer to the game you have responsibilityand dial it in.