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1. Gamingboy posted on July 10, 2012 at 10:20 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

CHECKLIST. As always, the list will be open to suggestions until the start of the All-Star Festivities (I'll know it when I see it- probably the introductions of the rosters), and once the game starts the checklist will only be posted once per page unless there is a massive storm of checklist items happening or the game ends.

Cano booed []
Ugglaesque (All-Star Conradian) play [ ] (Ugglaesque play... by Uggla [ ])
Dramatic home run in 7th inning or later [ ]
Billy Butler [ ]
R.A. Dickey/Matt Cain starter controversy [ ]
Flashback to last year's World Series [ ]
Mention that there are no Marlins [ ]
Montage of Ron Washington acting crazy excited in the dugout [ ]
Trout and Harper [ ]
A pitcher hits triple digits [ ]
McCarver's singing career [ ]
Carlos Beltran was a Royal [ ]
Snub discussion [ ]
NL Hitting Coach Mark McGwire [ ]
George Brett shows up []
Reference to... Negro League Museum [ ] Buck O'Neil [ ] KC Monarchs [ ]
Random FOX TV star pointed out in stands [ ]
R.A. Dickey's knuckler mishandled []
Montage of first half no-hitters [ ]
Josh Hamilton's four-HR game []
Talk about how well the Pirates and/or Orioles did during the first half [ ]
TV ad for.... Dark Knight Rises [ ] The Watch [ ] The Campaign [ ] The Bourne Legacy [ ] Assassin's Creed III [ ]
Dwight Howard traded by end of game [ ]
Matt Wieters gets in game [ ]
Joe Buck welcomes Erin Andrews to the FOX family (or something to that effect)[ ]
Web Gem [ ]
Mention of Kansas City BBQ [ ]
Mention how La Russa began and is now ending his career in Kansas City [ ]
Mention how Ortiz is the only Red Sox all-star [ ]
Mention of Adam Jones' love of Kansas City BBQ ribs [ ]
Yu Darvish's army of Japanese media following him [ ]
Selig comes into booth [ ] (Mention of how the Royals are on the right track [] "Golden Age" [] Labor peace [] Playoff expansion [])
How hot it was in KC []
Reggie Jackson discussion []

2. Russ posted on July 10, 2012 at 10:32 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Comparisons of Andrew McCutchen to Barry Bonds [ ]

3. Anonymous Observer posted on July 10, 2012 at 11:03 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Does it count this time?

4. boteman posted on July 10, 2012 at 11:11 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

There was a short, poorly written piece in the Washington Post about when D.C. will ever host the All-Star Game again. We were discussing this a few years ago and came to the conclusion that the Lerners must first seek an audience with HizzonerForLife Selig, then woo him with promises of treasures and pleasures to be even considered, let alone win the game.

I still wonder what they're waiting for. Seems to me that MLB would want to tout its new ballparks, its "new" team, especially now that they're playing so well. They'll probably wait until they've sunk back to the basement before they pull the trigger, though. I can't help being pessimistic, I'm a Nats fan. :-(

5. JJ1986 posted on July 10, 2012 at 11:13 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

The Nats have spent a lot of money on draft picks recently and are being punished for that. Maybe they'll get an All Star Game if Giolito goes to college.

6. RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) posted on July 10, 2012 at 11:19 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Next year is Citifield in NY. Bud says the 2014 and 2015 sites have been picked already, they'll announce them soon. I'm guessing Minnesota gets '14. Wrigley wants it for the 100th anniversary, but since they didn't give it to Fenway this year, I'm guessing they don't care about Wrigley for their 100 year (although Wrigley hasn't hosted in awhile, while Fenway had it just over a decade ago.)

Other new parks that haven't hosted: Cincinnati, San Diego, NY Yankees, Miami, Philly, and Washington. And the Cubs haven't hosted since '90, the Dodgers since '80. That's a large glut of NL parks, so I wonder if they'll continue with the alternating leagues rule. It would be hard to let all the NL parks host if it gives the NL a competitive advantage and "this time it counts."

Tampa has never hosted and Oakland hasn't hosted since '87, but I imagine neither will host til they get new stadiums. AL clubs with the longest drought since hosting: Minnesota (1985), Toronto (1991), Baltimore (1993).

7. Gamingboy posted on July 10, 2012 at 11:44 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

I know that Philadelphia is on record as basically demanding the 2026 ASG (as it'll be the 250th anniversary of AMERICA). Have to think they'd get it, so MLB is going to have to stop the AL-in-Even and NL-in-Odd before then.

Also doubt that New Yankee Stadium will host anytime soon, given the fact 2013 will be in Flushing and Old Yankee hosted only a few years ago.

Toronto and Baltimore haven't hosted in a while.... although Baltimore may have the same problem that New Yankee will have....

I agree that 2014 is almost certainly going to Minnesota. Maybe the Cubs can get it 2016, for the 100th anniversary of the Cubs moving there....

8. Willie Mayspedes posted on July 10, 2012 at 01:13 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

TV ad for.... Dark Knight Rises [ ] The Watch [ ] The Campaign [ ] The Bourne Legacy [ ] Assassin's Creed III [ ]

This should probably be a running count.

Ball hit into the fountains[] Replay of Trumbo's roof shot[] HR described as flying to X location[]

9. Dan posted on July 10, 2012 at 01:24 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Haven't seen anyone list them, so here are the official lineups (both were announced last night):

AL: Justin Verlander, P

Derek Jeter, SS
Robinson Cano, 2B
Josh Hamilton, LF
Jose Bautista, RF
Prince Fielder, 1B
Adrian Beltre, 3B
David Ortiz, DH
Mike Napoli, C
Curtis Granderson, CF

NL: Matt Cain (P)

Carlos Gonzalez (DH)
Melky Cabrera (CF)
Ryan Braun (LF)
Joey Votto (1B)
Carlos Beltran (RF)
Buster Posey (C)
Pablo Sandoval (3B)
Dan Uggla (2B)
Rafael Furcal (SS)

10. Jose Can Still Seabiscuit posted on July 10, 2012 at 01:49 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I hope Wrigley gets it for the 100th anniversary in 2014. I really thought Fenway should have gotten it this year for the same reason but given how recently it was here I understand it not coming back. It would be good for the game to honor the history of the ballparks. Of course I imagine the last thing MLB wants to do is say "see, it's great when you have really really old ballparks!"

I wouldn't be shocked to see Dodgers Stadium get one soon as a "thank you" for getting Selig out of the McCourt mess relatively unscathed.

11. SoSH U at work posted on July 10, 2012 at 02:01 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I know that Philadelphia is on record as basically demanding the 2026 ASG (as it'll be the 250th anniversary of AMERICA). Have to think they'd get it, so MLB is going to have to stop the AL-in-Even and NL-in-Odd before then.

They already went back-to-back NL parks in 06-07, so that's not a dealbreaker.

12. Gamingboy posted on July 10, 2012 at 02:51 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Cano booed []
Ugglaesque (All-Star Conradian) play [ ] (Ugglaesque play... by Uggla [ ])
Dramatic home run in 7th inning or later [ ]
Billy Butler [ ]
R.A. Dickey/Matt Cain starter controversy [ ]
Flashback to last year's World Series [ ]
Mention that there are no Marlins [ ]
Montage of Ron Washington acting crazy excited in the dugout [ ]
Trout and Harper [ ]
A pitcher hits triple digits [ ]
McCarver's singing career [ ]
Carlos Beltran was a Royal [ ]
Snub discussion [ ]
NL Hitting Coach Mark McGwire [ ]
George Brett shows up []
Reference to... Negro League Museum [ ] Buck O'Neil [ ] KC Monarchs [ ]
Random FOX TV star pointed out in stands [ ]
R.A. Dickey's knuckler mishandled []
Montage of first half no-hitters [ ]
Josh Hamilton's four-HR game []
Talk about how well the Pirates and/or Orioles did during the first half [ ]
TV ad for.... Dark Knight Rises [ ] The Watch [ ] The Campaign [ ] The Bourne Legacy [ ] Assassin's Creed III [ ]
Dwight Howard traded by end of game [ ]
Matt Wieters gets in game [ ]
Joe Buck welcomes Erin Andrews to the FOX family (or something to that effect)[ ]
Web Gem [ ]
Mention of Kansas City BBQ [ ]
Mention how La Russa began and is now ending his career in Kansas City [ ]
Mention how Ortiz is the only Red Sox all-star [ ]
Mention of Adam Jones' love of Kansas City BBQ ribs [ ]
Yu Darvish's army of Japanese media following him [ ]
Selig comes into booth [ ] (Mention of how the Royals are on the right track [] "Golden Age" [] Labor peace [] Playoff expansion [])
How hot it was in KC []
Reggie Jackson discussion []
McCutchen/Bonds comparisons []
Mention of the Fan Cave [ ]
BBQ in the booth [ ]
Idiot fan runs onto the field []
Trumbo's trumbomb onto the Royals Hall of Fame []
Mentioned that Arrowhead is right next door []
"That's a clown question, bro" []

13. RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) posted on July 10, 2012 at 03:05 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Idiot fan runs onto the field []

I went to the Futures Game/Celeb Game and had a few drinks and my buddy and I were kinda jokingly talking about running on the field since we were so close. Then he pointed out the SWAT team guys standing on the Royals Hall of Fame in left.

14. The Yankee Clapper posted on July 10, 2012 at 05:11 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“I had a lot of animosity toward DJ early on in my career,” Chipper Jones said. “He beat me in two World Series and I didn’t know him. I sat across the field from him so many times, saw all the accolades he was getting and was a little green with envy. Then I got a chance to play with him (at the 2006 World Baseball Classic), in the clubhouse, in the dugout, off the field at dinner. This is the best dude I have ever met. This guy deserves everything.”

[emphasis added]

15. Gamingboy posted on July 10, 2012 at 05:40 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Apparently all of the Japanese media is going to be disappointed, because Ron Washington has declared him to be the last man standing who'll take it over if it goes into extras.

16. Petunia inquires about ponies posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:09 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Jeter and Darvish, respectively, for those who are wondering. There probably aren't more than a handful who would blank on 'DJ' the way I did, but I'll spare those few of you the embarrassment.

17. Gamingboy posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:23 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Uh oh, George Brett apparently did the speech to the AL before the Yankee Stadium ASG. I guess that means we're going to be in for another epically long ASG.

18. Crispix Attacks 2: Swag Airlines posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:24 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I also admit having no idea who "DJ" was. In the 15 years that he's been one of the biggest celebrities in the USA this is the first time I've ever seen him called that.

19. Lassus posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:34 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

20. Guts

posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:34 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I had no idea Erin Andrews jumped to FOX until right now.

Also, she is taller than Mike Trout. Hopefully those are some killer heels.

21. villageidiom posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:34 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I never knew that Derek Jeter was the little boy on Roseanne.

22. Gamingboy posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:35 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I refuse to believe "Phillip Phillips" is the name of a real person.

23. villageidiom posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:36 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Anyone doing IRC tonight? Been so long since I've done it that I have no idea if it's still done.

24. Gamingboy posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:40 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Still refuse to believe Phillip Phillips is this guy's real name.

25. Lassus posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:42 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

What is this soft-rock crap? Wasn't Kansas City once a great blues town?

26. PreservedFish posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:44 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

He was born Wilson Phillips.

27. Lassus posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:44 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Eric Karros is bewildering. He offers nothing.

28. Gamingboy posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:44 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

What is this soft-rock crap? Wasn't Kansas City once a great blues town?

Yeah, but when was the last time somebody won American Idol on FOX playing the blues?

29. Lassus posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:45 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I don't care what anyone says, I still love the all-star game and I like that home field is decided this way.

I also still hate FOX.

30. Randy Jones

posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:46 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Yeah, but when was the last time somebody won American Idol on FOX playing the blues?

Someone would have to sell their soul to the devil for that to happen.

31. PreservedFish posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:47 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I can't name any of the last handful of American Idol winners, but I do remember Taylor Hicks winning as a poor man's Michael McDonald. So my belief is that anything is possible. There may well be an AI bluesman.

32. Gamingboy posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:47 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Yeah, but when was the last time somebody won American Idol on FOX playing the blues?

Someone would have to sell their soul to the devil for that to happen.

I smell a movie.

33. Rickey Fredonia Fudge Duckery Precious Twiddle posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:48 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Has anyone gotten hurt yet? Can someone email me or FB me if someone gets hurt?

34. JJ1986 posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:49 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Has anyone gotten hurt yet? Can someone email me or FB me if someone gets hurt?

Michael Bourn sprained something.

35. Lassus posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:49 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

No need, you'll hear me laughing from there when Chipper gets a broken bat in the neck.

36. RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:49 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Chipper Jones is playing his first game at Kauffman Stadium ever and it will be the 45th different stadium he has played in. That's kinda cool.

37. PreservedFish posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:50 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I like that home field is decided this way.

I might be able to warm to this idea whenever they stop marketing this aspect of it so heavily. I mean, Harold Reynolds just "Don't forget guys, it counts now!" But it's been almost 10 years, right?

38. Gamingboy posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:53 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

The showing of Robinson Cano in the George Brett opening only time that he won't be booed.

39. Gamingboy posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:53 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

40. Tripon posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:54 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Erin Andrews just jumped to Fox like a week ago.

41. Lassus posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:54 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Wade Miley?

42. PreservedFish posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:55 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I like that Altuve is stuck between Chapman and Kershaw.

43. Lassus posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:55 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Nice cheer for R.A!

44. PreservedFish posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:56 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Biggest NL ovations:

Chipper Jones > All of the Cardinals > Bryce Harper > RA Dickey > everyone else

45. Gamingboy posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:57 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Chipper Jones > All of the Cardinals > Bryce Harper > RA Dickey > everyone else

Sounds about right.

46. boteman posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:57 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I don't know, Harper seemed to get a pretty big ovation compared to the rest.

47. Rickey Fredonia Fudge Duckery Precious Twiddle posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:58 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Why would they cheer for the Cardinals? Is this some sort of fly-over country solidarity?

48. Lassus posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:58 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Strasburg has a very old-timey baseball face. Harper too, really. They would look great in Dust Bowl phorographs.

49. The elusive Robert Denby posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:58 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

At some point, will they just give up the whole "of Anaheim" crap?

50. AJM posted on July 10, 2012 at 07:59 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Who the hell is Ryan Cook?

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