Night Owl Cards

I'm a little too charged up over the All-Star Game for an in-depth post today. Yup, just like when I was a kid, I'll be full of caffeine and processed sugar and ready to soak up the stars. I don't plan to watch the game from the start like I used to because someone somewhere came up with the awful idea of turning the pregame into a Lifetime movie, full of tears and hugging and soaring music, and oh, my, god , WHERE IS MY BASEBALL ? So I'll tune in between 30-45 minutes after the fake starting time announced in the TV schedule. If I miss the first inning, so be it. At least I'll avoid that song from "The Natural." Of course the big news about the All-Star Game this year is the number of players who have bowed out after being selected. I don't like that. If you're injured, then fine. If you started on Sunday, then I think it should be up to the pitcher and his manager whether he plays or not. Don't make it a ridiculous blanket rule. And,...