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Yeah, sure, I understand that "this time it counts," meaning the All-Star game is treated as something that matters. Still, I don't care if an NL park is hosting the game; I want to see hitters hit and pitchers pitch. I don't even want to see a pitcher's name in the batting order, regardless of whether or not wood and pine tar actually touches their hands. It's just a stupid practice that needs to be scrapped. PostmanE already pointed out some of the shortcomings of the All-Star game, noting that the home run derby has become the true focal point of fan excitement. Making the DH mandatory should be added to the list of All-Star game changes. Why should managers be concerned with constantly pinch-hitting for the pitcher, or pulling off double-switches? Everyone in the park and every fan watching on TV is tuning in to see the best hitters in baseball face the best pitchers in baseball. So why even leave it in question that a pitcher will be in the lineup?
Seriously, do I want to see Dan Haren's name in the AL lineup batting 9th, or
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