Bud Seliq once again is ruining the tradition of baseball

[Lefty]

This guy will do anything for a buck. I can't wait until Bud is gone.

By Ken Daley
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS

DALLAS - The game has not been declared a tie again yet, but it looks as though Major League Baseball is determined to sap some simple charm and tradition from baseball's All-Star Game.

When players take the field July 15 at the White Sox's U.S. Cellular Field, they will not be wearing their own distinctive team uniforms.

Major League Baseball, perhaps searching for more merchandising avenues, has instead decided players will be outfitted in the American or National league jerseys previously used in workouts and home run contests.

The only distinguishing feature for players will be their various team caps.

This plan already is being greeted with disdain.

"I don't like it," Texas Rangers shortstop Alex Rodriguez said. "It's a terrible idea. I think we should be promoting the cities we're from and the uniforms we wear. That's been a tradition of the game.

"I wouldn't mess with it if I was in charge, but I'm not."

New York Yankees first baseman Jason Giambi agreed, telling the Chicago Tribune, "It's another stupid idea. … We're not a softball team, so I don't think we should all be dressed in the same uniform."

 

[moviegeekjn]

Another DUMB decision.... The game is a frickin' exhibition game.... using generic uniforms removes much of the charm and tradition...... JUST dumb!!!!

 

[Brian in Mesa]

What's next? All-Star Game MVP wins a used car from Bud?

 

[AZCB34]

Originally posted by moviegeekjn
Another DUMB decision.... The game is a frickin' exhibition game.... using generic uniforms removes much of the charm and tradition...... JUST dumb!!!!

But it isn't an exhibition in the true sense any longer...not with home field advantage in the WS at stake. Some players won't care but there is something at stake now which doesn't make it much of an exhibition any longer.

In the grand scheme of things, who cares what uniform they wear? Yes this is a money scheme and whether we like it or not, part of Bud's job is to market and sell the game AND it's merchandise.