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Some things I saw, learned and thought about during the All-Star break ...
-- The Home Run Derby has got to go. Or, at the very least, be totally overhauled. Truthfully, I've never been a big fan. Hearing Chris Berman say "back-back-back-back" for three hours straight can drive a man insane. But this year's Derby seemed particularly moribund. One problem was that the current scoring system, where the first two rounds are added together, made the second round largely just for show. It seemed highly unlikely that Pujols was going to catch Cruz and Fielder. Howard came close but, in the end, also had too big a hill to climb. In fact, if I were in charge, I'd just eliminate a round. Have eight contestants to start, then four move on to the final round (which doesn't have to be heads-up) with a reset score. That would shorten the event, something it desperately needs. Oh, and securing contestants more impressive than Brandon Inge would also help. Hell, maybe MLB should just chuck the Derby and come up with a more lively event. Stickball, anyone?
-- Which is hotter? Erin Andrews ... or all the air coming from Berman and Joe Buck during the Derby? And is it easier to tolerate the latter when it's broken up by video of the former? Hmm ...
-- Josh Hamilton was at the Home Run Derby still trying to spread the Word. Does that guy ever shut up about Jesus?
-- The All-Star Game itself moved at a pretty good clip. More of that, please. Although bummer that neither of my hometown players -- Zach Duke and Freddy Sanchez -- got in the game. See what happens when you disrespect your Pittsburgh Pirates, National League? Another loss for you.
-- Obama was a natural in the box, even spurring on some conversation about why the AL has been dominant recently. (Tim McCarver first shrugged his shoulders and then gave some bullshit, nonsensical answer about how having a designated hitter during the regular season makes them better.) Hey, I thought of another Derby improvement -- drop Berman and put Obama in the booth to call the damn thing. That I want to hear.
-- Carl Crawford's leaping home-run-saving catch was pure awesome. Boy, he's having some season, huh?
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