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Originally Posted by corporatejay
Not that I'm defending Moss but he's the only example I have right now. Let's say he goes to the pro bowl and gets injured.....he's up for a contract, Why risk your personal health for a meaningless game that could jeopardize your contract situation?
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That is a legitimate concern. I think for most players it is an honor and most young players would be pretty excited to be selected. The guys that don't show are the mega stars like Moss or Barry Bonds. I kind of get the attitude that they think they are above such petty things such as All Star Games.
Like I said above, I don't like All Star Games. But I still don't think a player should be able to blow it off because they don't feel like going. When my boss asks me to go to Saskatoon for a week next month I doubt he will be ok if I tell him I don't feel like going and I want to stay home with my family.