National 8, American 0
W: Cain (1-0) L: Verlander (0-1)
After reading JimR’s All-Star Game Preview and learning some history of the All-Star game I was really disappointed in the American League. I guess when the National League put a five spot up in the first inning, it no longer mattered. Their pride was not wounded because, well, I don’t know why they didn’t have any pride about playing in the game.
One thing I noticed while watching the game last night is that the American League team seemed cocky and arrogant. Normally, it would not bother me much, but my freaking team is going to be part of that shit next season. I’ve not been happy with the move, but I’m trying to move past it and just keep supporting my Astros. But, geez, what a bunch of prima donas. Ugh.
A couple notes, some were touched on in the GameZone during the game. Bryce Harper, to me, seems like he should play in the American League. Gold shoes?? Really? Even Prince thought that was too much. Then all the excuses they made for him not catching, what I thought was a routine fly/pop ball. Wonderkid? I think he’ll probably be a good player, but eh.
I did like Mike Trout though. He seemed genuine. Granted I don’t know him from Harper, but I just got a good vibe about him.
Jose Altuve did not embarrass himself, not that I expected him to do so.
I really like Andrew McCutchen. That dude can play some damm good baseball.
Overall, for a game that counts and where it all starts, it didn’t have the feel like a lot of the “All-Stars” gave a shit.