Interesting thought - it does make some sense. Another thing I would like to add, is that if they are continuing to do this, maybe with some tweaks going forward - take out the ability for players to decline going to this event. I know the season is a grind, and people need time to heal bumps and bruises - but if they are going to continue playing for home field advantage - make sure that the healthy players are going.
Enough of this watered down garbage we are seeing, where players are healthy enough to play the last game before the break, then all of a sudden a hurt. If you aren't DL'd going into the break, it is a mandatory attend. Not only is it a showcase for the fans of the talent the MLB has, but a lot of people who declined last year, were on teams that were battling in this year's playoffs. Boggling to me.
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