Sign of the Times: Who Are These Guys? All-Star Version:
I realize that, at age 66, things are vastly different than when I first started punching holes to vote for the MLB All-Star game:
There are THREE times as many teams as there were in 1968 - and more than three times the number of players.
Still- There was a time when I could rattle off entire rosters...not any more.
Before they were announced as All-Stars, I had NEVER heard of the following:
Paul Blackburn, Oak.
Emmanuel Clase, Cle.
Gregory Soto, Det.
Jorge Lopez, Bal.
(Jose Trevino...had only heard of him because he plays for -still- the most broadcasted team)
Ryan Helsley, StL
David Bednar, Pit.
Joe Mantiply, Ari. and the unknowns just 'Multiply, Ari.
I understand these guys are probably very good players and their families are no doubt thrilled that their loved ones get a 'participation trophy'.
Some of this comes from continuing to include at least one player from every team...
Here's hoping the relief pitchers are in the home run derby.
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"A life is not important except in the impact it has on others lives" - Jackie Robinson
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Last edited by clydepepper; 07-11-2022 at 01:06 PM.
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