I flipped over to ESPN.com this afternoon to check out what was going on in the sports world, and saw a poll asking if fans were more interested in the Home Run Derby or the All Star Game.
Not surprisingly, in states with teams that are actually competing for their division, more people are interested in the game. In states with teams that suck, more people are interested in the derby. Notable exceptions are states with more than one team: Texas, Ohio, Florida and Pennsylvania; and Michigan.
In related news, fans of the Astros, Indians, Marlins and Pirates are banned from taking part in any baseball conversation for the rest of the year. Likewise, Tiger fans must now refer to themselves as "affiliates."
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All Star Festivities Begin
Welcome to the All Star Break!
All Star Festivities began on Sunday night with the MLB Futures game featuring the best of the minor leagues divided into two teams - the World Team and US Team. The US Team showed what the World Baseball Classic continually fails to show - that the U.S. dominates baseball!!! USA! USA! USA! Eat that, Spain, and your fading World Cup glory!
As I write this, the Legends & Celebrity softball game is going on. I probably should wait until it is over to talk about it, but let's face it, I'm probably not going to watch the whole thing, and you're not watching it either. Here's what you need to know - Bo Jackson is playing 1st base for the AL team; Gary Carter is catching for the NL team; M.C. Hammer has already homered; and Guy Fieri just hit a single.
I'm pretty sure I just heard John Kruk, who was standing on 2nd at the time, ask if they could steal. I don't think Kruk could steal a base when he was in his prime. I doubt he can do it now.
All Star Festivities began on Sunday night with the MLB Futures game featuring the best of the minor leagues divided into two teams - the World Team and US Team. The US Team showed what the World Baseball Classic continually fails to show - that the U.S. dominates baseball!!! USA! USA! USA! Eat that, Spain, and your fading World Cup glory!
As I write this, the Legends & Celebrity softball game is going on. I probably should wait until it is over to talk about it, but let's face it, I'm probably not going to watch the whole thing, and you're not watching it either. Here's what you need to know - Bo Jackson is playing 1st base for the AL team; Gary Carter is catching for the NL team; M.C. Hammer has already homered; and Guy Fieri just hit a single.
I'm pretty sure I just heard John Kruk, who was standing on 2nd at the time, ask if they could steal. I don't think Kruk could steal a base when he was in his prime. I doubt he can do it now.
Final Vote Reassures Snubbies
The AL & NL All Stars were announced Sunday. In related news, the annual Snubbies also were released by millions of people who think the previously announced All Stars were not worthy enough. The top nominees (allegedly) for the Snubbies get placed in a category which allows the fans (you know, the ones that probably messed up in the first place) to vote for one last person.
The nominees for this year's Final Vote are...
NL: Joey Votto, Heath Bell, Carlos Gonzalez, Billy Wagner, Ryan Zimmerman
AL: Paul Konerko, Nick Swisher, DelmonYoung, Michael Young, Kevin Youkilis
Of course, you can add to this list a handful of guys who didn't even get a chance at this point. Most notably, at least on my list, Cardinals rookie Jaime Garcia and Mets pitcher Mike Pelfry.
The nominees for this year's Final Vote are...
NL: Joey Votto, Heath Bell, Carlos Gonzalez, Billy Wagner, Ryan Zimmerman
AL: Paul Konerko, Nick Swisher, DelmonYoung, Michael Young, Kevin Youkilis
Of course, you can add to this list a handful of guys who didn't even get a chance at this point. Most notably, at least on my list, Cardinals rookie Jaime Garcia and Mets pitcher Mike Pelfry.
Strasburg All Star?
One of the big discussions coming up on the eve of the All Star game announcement on Sunday is whether or not Nationals phenom Stephen Strasburg deserves to be in the All Star game. Let me make this simple for you: No, he doesn't.
Here are some of the reasons why he doesn't belong:
1) People are saying, "It's what the fans want." Really? Is it what the fans want? The fans vote on the starters, and that's it. They can get all the undeserving starters into the game they want, but they don't have any business talking about what pitchers belong in the game because they don't get a say. And another thing... fans are do-do heads.
2) He's pitched in a grand total of 5 games this season. FIVE GAMES!!! Yes, he has 48 strikeouts so far. That's good enough to put him at 129th in baseball, just a touch ahead of Ross Ohlendorf. That is not a typo. Did I mention that he's only played in 5 games this season? Do you know who else has pitched in 5 games this season? Dontrelle Willis. Justin Duchscherer (who, by the way, has a better record than Strasburg). Brad Lincoln. Not exactly the starting staff that you'd like to have at this point in the season.
3) Need I remind you about what a disappointment he has been this season? Strasburg Sucks!
Here are some of the reasons why he doesn't belong:
1) People are saying, "It's what the fans want." Really? Is it what the fans want? The fans vote on the starters, and that's it. They can get all the undeserving starters into the game they want, but they don't have any business talking about what pitchers belong in the game because they don't get a say. And another thing... fans are do-do heads.
2) He's pitched in a grand total of 5 games this season. FIVE GAMES!!! Yes, he has 48 strikeouts so far. That's good enough to put him at 129th in baseball, just a touch ahead of Ross Ohlendorf. That is not a typo. Did I mention that he's only played in 5 games this season? Do you know who else has pitched in 5 games this season? Dontrelle Willis. Justin Duchscherer (who, by the way, has a better record than Strasburg). Brad Lincoln. Not exactly the starting staff that you'd like to have at this point in the season.
3) Need I remind you about what a disappointment he has been this season? Strasburg Sucks!
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