4 Steps to Fixing the All-Star Game
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by user Allonthefield
As some have pointed out, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game is the best of its kind; the NBA All-Star Game and the Pro Bowl don't compare.
But the MLB All-Star Game could be better.
And it should be.
I wrote Monday that the All-Star Game has lost its luster, and I promised some suggested solutions for how to fix it. So here they are in no particular order.
- Make it a best of three series. That way the teams can gel and the host city will see more action. More games equals more revenue, which is what everyone wants, right?
- Give all players a full week off. The full week accommodates the best of three series and gives managers a chance to use players in a manner they normally would. For instance, Dice-K would be given the opportunity to go seven strong this year, instead of being taken out just when he's getting a feel for his stuff. I don't think you'd hear any non-All Stars complain about this.
- Count the stats in the record book. If what we're aiming for is a game that "matters," what better incentive than etching the goings on into the players' permanent records. Besides, shouldn't a home run hit against an All Star count for two instead of zero?
- Pay out the big bucks to the winning team. When it comes to getting professional athletes to care about the outcome of the game, money talks. Forget home field advantage in the World Series, how about half a mil to each member of winning team?
Many of you will retort that these ideas are ridiculous and will never be instituted. I will agree on the second part.
The bottom line is the All-Star Game needs fixing. Now that I've put my piece out there, it's your turn.
Go.
