I don't usually bother dedicating the time to watch the ASG. But with the strong O' presence, I decided to last night. I get that it's a popularity contest, and that it's all pomp & circumstance. Hype, hype, hype, I have no problem with that. But when it gets down to game time, it would be nice if they would treat it like a game. They're more interested in doing interviews, than showing the on the field action.
Late in the game, Westburg was at bat. They showed almost none of that AB, because they had Big Floppy running around the dugout asking players if they were gonna do a Big Poppy (hit a HR). He asked Gunnar if he was gonna go deep, and Gunnar had to tell him that he doubted it, since he wasn't likely to get any more ABs after being replaced.
I know Westburg isn't a household name in MLB, but I'm sure his friends and family were excited to see him get to play. Except they didn't. I'm pointing out JW, because he's an Oriole, but the same goes for the other replacements. After the starters are pulled, it just devolves into a commercial and interview extravaganza.
Also, “who the hell is that at the plate?”
Bring back the team uniforms. Nobody gives a crap about the leagues. They care about the teams, ergo the laundry.
