Rate the 2008 MLB All-Star Game

[dbacksfan95]

On a scale of 1-10, what would you rate it?
Also, state your criteria after voting.

[Cajun Cubbie]

The game started off so-so but these last several innings with some big-time plays has been exciting.

[dbacksfan95]

I am going to give it a 7. My reasons:
1.There wasn't much action and at times it seemed as everyone on the field was dead.
2.Nowhere near enough all-star plays.
3.Pitching was shabby.
4.Grady Sizemore and Evan Longoria were really the only ones that played decent.

[redlegsfan21]

Game is not over yet.

[dbacksfan95]

Game is not over yet.

thanks for telling everybody what they already know.

[Williamsburg2599]

thanks for telling everybody what they already know.

Do people rate movies before there over? I think we can wait the couple hours or so this one is going to take to wrap up before we rate it.

[dbacksfan95]

Do people rate movies before there over? I think we can wait the couple hours or so this one is going to take to wrap up before we rate it.

well if redlegsfan wants to wait until the game is over, why would he rate it already?

[ipitch]

The late innings have been rather Uggly.

[KevinWI]

This is going to be another tie. :)

[dbacksfan95]

The late innings have been rather Uggly.

hahah. good one. uggla's play has been horrific.

[redlegsfan21]

well if redlegsfan wants to wait until the game is over, why would he rate it already?

Because I would either be happy with a great underdog win by the NL or a walk-off by the AL. Either way, it was going to be great.

[dbacksfan95]

The game is over!
AL wins 4-3 over the NL
Now rate the game.
What would you say was worst overall? Hitting, Pitching, or Fielding? You decide!

[dbacksfan95]

Because I would either be happy with a great underdog win by the NL or a walk-off by the AL. Either way, it was going to be great.

and it just had to be ended by a blown-call initiated by a freaking sac-fly.

[Williamsburg2599]

and it just had to be ended by a blown-call initiated by a freaking sac-fly.

There was no blown call. He was quite safe if you saw the replay.

[NYMets523]

Great game, but not the outcome I wanted.

[dbacksfan95]

Great game, but not the outcome I wanted.

met;s won't make the world series anyway.

[TonyStarks]

My favorite All-Star game since Moises Alou was robbed of his All-Star MVP trophy!

[dbacksfan95]

My favorite All-Star game since Moises Alou was robbed of his All-Star MVP trophy!

did drew really deserve MVP?

[dgarza]

I'd give it a 10 if a fielder pitched...but no luck there.

[west coast orange and black]

7

two dozen new faces
defensive gems
plays at the plate
late-inning pitching intrigue

the singing of "god bless america" kept me from rating it as 8.

[dbacksfan95]

7

two dozen new faces
defensive gems
plays at the plate
late-inning pitching intrigue

the singing of "god bless america" kept me from rating it as 8.

finally.somebody agrees.

[NYMets523]

met;s won't make the world series anyway.

And you know this how?

They have a better shot than a team under 500.

[giantsrule]

i gave it a 10

love tha marathon games, being an asg made it that much better

atlot of close plays in the later half...

actually i shouldve givin it an 8, since the NL lost and lincecum got sick...

[giantsrule]

And you know this how?

They have a better shot than a team under 500.


dbacks are in first in their division, the mets are a half game back in their division, so, right now dbacks have the better chance...im just saying...

[TonyStarks]

did drew really deserve MVP?

I didn't think so.

I actually thought Longoria would of gotten it.

When Uggla came up with the bases jacked...I was actually rooting for him to hit a grandslam and everyone would have forgotten about his unforgettable night...thus earning him the MVP and redeeming himself.

[AutographCollector]

met;s won't make the world series anyway.

Mark my words. Mets make the postseason while your boys Webb and company watch from their tv sets.

[nyyfan]

This was probably my favorite All-Star Game. When Mo was put there was just so much energy. Also, I think this just made the Yanks-Sox rivarly even higher than it already is from the booing of Papelbon. That was hilarious!

[GiambiJuice]

the singing of "god bless america" kept me from rating it as 8.

It wasn't as bad as sheryl crow butchering the national anthem.

[KHenry14]

I gave it an 8. I'd have probably rated it higher had anybody hit with RISP. That was fairly pathetic by both teams. :hp

[GiambiJuice]

I gave it an 8. I'd have probably rated it higher had anybody hit with RISP. That was fairly pathetic by both teams. :hp

...or maybe just excellent pitching?

[cdn_ball]

i gave it an 8... slow start and halladay didnt get the nod to start (biased).... but does anyone notice flu like symptoms sound an awfully lot like a hang-over... anyone else thing lincecum may have partied a little hard the night before? or just me?

[honus14]

No All-Star game should be allowed to go into extra innings. This whole "now it counts" crap needs to be dropped, the managers should be encouraged to use all the players in nine innings, and the game should be on early enough for kids to watch.

[Cajun Cubbie]

If not for all the late inning drama this ASG was going to be rated pretty low. I gave it an 8.

[redlegsfan21]

No All-Star game should be allowed to go into extra innings. This whole "now it counts" crap needs to be dropped, the managers should be encouraged to use all the players in nine innings, and the game should be on early enough for kids to watch.

Well, I blame the 8:54 PM first pitch.

[freshprince85]

As long as the ASG will decide the hfa in the WS I'll rate ist bad -> on this scale: 1

[downstairs]

I'd say 9. I hate the ASG, and after the 11th I was sucked in. Heck, I only turned it on at the 11th, assuming the game was over and something else was on.

Francona totally mismanaged his bullpen- should have had the first three pitchers do 3 innings each. Then absolutely 2-3 each in extras.

[ipitch]

Francona totally mismanaged his bullpen- should have had the first three pitchers do 3 innings each. Then absolutely 2-3 each in extras.

So, you were expecting Francona to know that the game would last 15 innings before it even started?!? :confused:

Do you know tomorrow's NY lottery numbers by any chance? :hp

[giantsrule]

but does anyone notice flu like symptoms sound an awfully lot like a hang-over... anyone else thing lincecum may have partied a little hard the night before? or just me?

i think i read somewhere that he doesnt drink

and also brian wilson said the flu had been goin around the team during they're last trip to chicago...

[Seattle1]

I started rooting for the NL after Ichiro left the game.

[Boston Boxer]

did drew really deserve MVP?

HR to tie the game
single
stolen base
couple of runs scored

no one else really stood out.

[Westlake]

This was probably my favorite All-Star Game. When Mo was put there was just so much energy. Also, I think this just made the Yanks-Sox rivarly even higher than it already is from the booing of Papelbon. That was hilarious!

I know right? Why didn't Yankee fans ever think to boo Papelbon before? Game ON!

[David1876]

9. It was amazing. That throw by McClouth was awesome!

[NJMetfan4life]

Great game. Just wish Wagner didn't make the team. WE WOULD HAVE WON IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Milwaukee T]

That had to be near the top of any game list, but then again I am one of the fools that were there in 2002 that were given Torre taking a great game away from us when he took his team to the clubhouse.

It is too bad that Pittsburgh and LA don't have more air time. They have two amazing players that not enough people know about. Hopefully seeing those plays will help. Amzing throws and fantastic plate work.

Bunts in the ASG? I love it!!!

[Old Sweater]

Great game. Gave it a 10 and was at the edge of the seat most of the latter innings.

This game sure showed how stats don't even beging to show what happens in some games.

[west coast orange and black]

giambijuice: It wasn't as bad as sheryl crow butchering the national anthem.

i happen to feel that "god bless america" has no place being sung at the ballyard, no matter who sings it.

[west coast orange and black]

seattle1: I started rooting for the NL after Ichiro left the game.

yankee stadium does not have the type of rightfield wall that would permit suzuki to luckily get an inside-the-parker.

[DownUnderDodger]

Also, I think this just made the Yanks-Sox rivarly even higher than it already is from the booing of Papelbon. That was hilarious!

Makes the concept of the AS game more of a farce when fans boo a player on their own team - Papplebon was playing for the AL team not the Red Sox, and presumably the majority of fans were AL affiliated.

I got sick of the commentators continually carrying on about the pitchers having to to play a couple of days after they had played in a regular game.....surely these players have the option to say no to the ASG if they are worried about their health.

I wish it had been called off as a draw just to see what the MLB would do as far as home field advantage in the WS. I guess that is why they ensured the game kept going till there was a result.

and the game should be on early enough for kids to watch. fair comment honus.....at least the kids are on school vacation. Great timng for the people of the West Coast and Hawaii!!

[Williamsburg2599]

yankee stadium does not have the type of rightfield wall that would permit suzuki to luckily get an inside-the-parker.

When isn't it luck? Is a line drive in the gap "lucky" to fall in?

[doctorpancake]

I'd have to give this All Star Game a 10.

I just love close games in late innings/extra innings. Players had to make great defensive plays with their backs up againts the wall, like Nate McClouth's throw to the plate, Miguel Tejadas throw to first, Christian Guzman's multiple nice plays, and a lot more. And the game ended in intense fashion too, with a close play at the plate.

Games like this are the best baseball has to offer, in my opinion.

[dbacksfan95]

Mark my words. Mets make the postseason while your boys Webb and company watch from their tv sets.

sure. we all know that scoring 2 runs a game is enough to win a world series.:rofl:

[west coast orange and black]

williamsburg2599: When isn't it luck?

a drive to the 421' marker in mirabelli's alley at mays field is not luck contrasted to suzuki's drive that was overplayed in right field at last year's all-star game.

a 421' drive is gonna get you some bases.
suzuki was lucky that the ball caromed off the wall in the opposite direction of where the outfielder was headed.

[dbacksfan95]

williamsburg2599: When isn't it luck?

a drive to the 421' marker in mirabelli's alley at mays field is not luck contrasted to suzuki's drive that was overplayed in right field at last year's all-star game.

a 421' drive is gonna get you some bases.
suzuki was lucky that the ball caromed off the wall in the opposite direction of where the outfielder was headed.

correct.:cap:

[dbacksfan95]

Let's get some more votes!

[dbacksfan95]

more votes!

[spark240]

I think it was great... compared to other recent All Star Games.

The ASG is normally very dull for me, though for some reason I almost always watch it. I've seen countless regular season games that were more compelling than any ASG.

[GiambiJuice]

giambijuice: It wasn't as bad as sheryl crow butchering the national anthem.

i happen to feel that "god bless america" has no place being sung at the ballyard, no matter who sings it.

Agreed. I was referring to the rendition itself.

[dbacksfan95]

Agreed. I was referring to the rendition itself.

haha. I agree to that as well.

[finch5682]

I had a great time. the opening ceremony was amazing to see. Corey Hart threw me a ball during BP. The game itself was good but everyone has seen more exciting ones. I gave it an 8. The only bad thing the whole night was missing my train back to nj and hangin around till 4:30am, although while sitting in Penn station i did see Francona and Veriteck get escorted to their train around 4. Not that I really cared but was just like huh that was interesting. We were talking to the cop that walked them to the train and asked him if they held the last boston train up 30 mins just for them. He said no, they had a private train for them and their families express them rite back to boston.

[dbacksfan95]

I had a great time. the opening ceremony was amazing to see. Corey Hart threw me a ball during BP. The game itself was good but everyone has seen more exciting ones. I gave it an 8. The only bad thing the whole night was missing my train back to nj and hangin around till 4:30am, although while sitting in Penn station i did see Francona and Veriteck get escorted to their train around 4. Not that I really cared but was just like huh that was interesting. We were talking to the cop that walked them to the train and asked him if they held the last boston train up 30 mins just for them. He said no, they had a private train for them and their families express them rite back to boston.

that's interesting.

[PF#9]

The AL wins what may be the best All-Star Game in the event's history. For the seventh year in a row, the AL has home-field advantage in the World Series :)

But, it might not matter for the Indians this year :(

[abolishthedh]

Gave it an 8, because the NL lost, but mostly because the managers still feel compelled to get everyone into the game too early. I love extra innings and all, of course, but it seems to be a bit much in an ASG.

[dbacksfan95]

more votes!

[NJMetfan4life]

more votes!

Somehow I don't think that's helping.

[dbacksfan95]

Somehow I don't think that's helping.

we all know you know everything:shhh:

[NJMetfan4life]

we all know you knoe everything:shhh:

Like how to spell and use grammar? :shhh:

[dbacksfan95]

Like how to spell and use grammar? :shhh:

Is that a question or a statement?

[nerfan]

Do you seriously think the D-Backs will make the World Series? You are very sad. The Mets are a better team than the Snakes, no question. The D-Backs might have better odds than the Mets of making the playoffs. They'll more likely get run over by the Cubbies in the NLDS.

[NYMets523]

Don't waste your time arguing with 13 year olds.

[nerfan]

Don't waste your time arguing with 13 year olds.

He might still be 12.

[dbacksfan95]

Don't waste your time arguing with 13 year olds.

If he shouldn't, why are you? The Mets have no Starting Rotation whatsoever, aside from Santana.

[NJMetfan4life]

If he shouldn't, why are you? The Mets have no Starting Rotation whatsoever, aside from Santana.

The D-Bags have no offense, alas the sub .500 record.

[dbacksfan95]

The D-Bags have no offense, alas the sub .500 record.

We all know the Mets are the Powerhouse of the MLB.:shhh:

[redlegsfan21]

Both your teams are subpar compared to the NL Central.

[NJMetfan4life]

Both your teams are subpar compared to the NL Central.

I can agree with that.

[NJMetfan4life]

We all know the Mets are the Powerhouse of the MLB.:shhh:

Sure thing big guy. I'm done here, if you want to continue fighting with me while I'm elsewhere, you have my permission.

[NYMets523]

If he shouldn't, why are you? The Mets have no Starting Rotation whatsoever, aside from Santana.

I'm not. It's not worth arguing with a 12/13 year old like yourself.