disclaimer...I'm Cubs fan an a big fan of Schwar-bombs.
that said...they really have managed to turn the entire all star experience into a circus full of gimmicks. Probably first time in history a game ended when the batter hits a 'walk off' HR...and when the ball leaves the bat, the catcher stood up with both arms in the air for celebration.
Between that and using the travel ball California playoff gimmick for regular season extra inning games.
JMHO
I am glad they took away the World Series homefield advantage from this game. It never set well with me.
While I regarded God as a tyrant I thought my sin a trifle; But when I knew Him to be my Father, then I mourned that I could ever have kicked against Him. When I thought God was hard, I found it easy to sin; but when I found God so kind, so good, so overflowing with compassion, I smote upon my breast to think that I could ever have rebelled against One who loved me so, and sought my good.” C. H. Spurgeon
The All-Star game is supposed to be fun. Hopefully the gimmicks aren't a trial run for the regular season.
Also they need to change the HR Derby format (the scoring and rounds are fine). It's too many balls flying on half a screen. It's an awful viewing experience. Used to be great.
I haven't watched much baseball in recent years. Are all of the replay challenges normal?
"You can't make someone listen to reason if they aren't willing to think"-- Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451
@thehoosierhuddle Yes, we hope MLB doesn't start to look like the Savannah Bananas.
While I regarded God as a tyrant I thought my sin a trifle; But when I knew Him to be my Father, then I mourned that I could ever have kicked against Him. When I thought God was hard, I found it easy to sin; but when I found God so kind, so good, so overflowing with compassion, I smote upon my breast to think that I could ever have rebelled against One who loved me so, and sought my good.” C. H. Spurgeon
I haven't watched much baseball in recent years. Are all of the replay challenges normal?
They aren't too bad in the games I've seen. Baseball has always been played at a fairly relaxed pace.
@thehoosierhuddle totally agree with the HR derby. Next ball was heading up before previous one had landed in the bleachers.