Lincecum and the All-Star Game

We here at We're In This Thing would like to apologize for the lack of content lately. The A's have been disappointing me, which has not led to a bevy of content. I don't know Frankie's excuse. Something about having a life and a job or something. Anyway.

A lot has been made about the selection of Tim Lincecum as an All-Star this season. Let's look at his stats against a couple of the snubs, and you try to guess which is which:

A) 6-2, 3.30, 111 K
B) 6-7, 3.14, 126 K
C) 10-2, 2.54, 103 K

All-Star Game: How to Ruin a Great Game

The MLB All-Star Game was the most beautiful thing in sports. The Mid-Summer Classic. Right in the heat of July, everyone takes a break and watches the stars come out to play a fun EXHIBITION game.

You may have noticed I capitalized exhibition. This is because it is what I believe to be the true spirit of the game. It is supposed to be a fun and fancy-free afternoon to go see the games greatest play ball. Unfortunately, 2002 happened.

In 2002, the NL and the AL ended the 12th inning locked in a 7-7 tie. So what? Keep playing until someone wins, right? Wrong. Bud Selig decided to call the game. Why? Both NL Manager Bob Brenly and AL Manager Joe Torre had managed the game like games of the past. They used one pitcher an inning, and by the 12th, they had none left.