2008 All-Star game

I finally had a chance to watch what I had of the All-Star game (up to the 10th inning). I really enjoyed the pre-game ceremonies with all the Hall-of-Famers there and the tribute that was paid to Yankee Stadium. The unfortunate thing, was that the Yankee announcer, Bob Sheppard, was not able to do the announcing. He has been the voice of Y.S. for 56 years and is not in very good health right now. The even more unfortunate thing, was that Joe Buck filled in for Sheppard. You would think they would at least have another current ballpark announcer do the honors, possibly Vin Scully (since he's from the Bronx), or maybe share it with the Red Sox announcer and the Rockies announcer. But seriously, just because it was on Fox, we got stuck with Joe Buck. During the pre-game when he was introducing all the HOFers and the starting players for each team at each position, he did ok. Until he FORGOT to introduce the catchers. Who he then did introduce after the managers. Dumb ass.

A few thoughts on the pre-game:

I think Yogi, Whitey Ford and Willie Mays got the loudest cheers from the crowd.

Joe Buck is a dumb ass.

Sheryl Crowe is a good singer, but her rendition of the National Anthem was too slow and boring for the All-Star game - what about Bon Jovi who was in town the night before?

Wade Boggs is still an asshole - all the hall of famers wore the cap they were inducted into the hall with except Boggs. Yes, we all know you played for the Yanks and won your World Series there, but wear your Sox hat and bring your Yanks hat - that's what all the classy players did!

Rollie Fingers has the best mustache in baseball.

Yankee fans are mostly stupid. When Paplebon came in when the game was tied they started shouting for Rivera. First, wouldn't you want your guy to come in during a save situation? Paplebon shut up their "overrated" chant pretty quickly.

Yogi Berra is the most adorable ball player around.