We here at AdamandGabe.com take our All Star voting seriously. And every year, we're frustrated by people who don't. The natural, gut reaction to poor voting practices is to want the vote taken from fans and given to players, writers, groundskeepers ... really anyone who might actually be paying attention to what's happening in the games taking place this season. But it's not fair to penalize all fans for the actions of their peers. Instead, we are proposing that Major League Baseball require fans to pass a small test that would allow them to vote for the All Star teams. And to help them get started, we have developed our own test. (note: Adam also thinks there should be a test required to vote in any local, state, or federal elections, but that's better saved for another post)
So below are five questions, which we think progress from very easy to moderately challenging. Get 4 out of the 5 right, and we think you should vote with pride and confidence that you know what you're doing. Then you will receive the AdamandGabe.com "Official Seal Of Approval" which you can post on your Facebook page, use for your Twitter profile pic, or give to your favorite tattoo artist and have it permanently emblazoned onto your body. This may be the last year that passing a test like this is not required to vote, so think of this as a tune up for future seasons. Like the PSAT of All Star voting qualification tests.
1. Who won the World Series in 2010?
2. Name 3 of the 5 teams in the American League Central.
3. Before moving to Washington for the 2005 season, the Nationals were the ...
4. Why is winning the All Star Game important?
5. Name one current San Diego Padre.
Please email your answers to Gabe, and if you pass, you will receive a reply with your Seal Of Approval attached. Wear ir proudly, friends.
#4 is a trick question, one that makes me think of rassling Hall of Famer The Rock: IT DOESN'T MATTER WHO WINS THE ALL-STAR GAME!
ReplyDeleteIt shouldn't. F'r sure.
ReplyDeleteBut it does. This year, anyway.
1. Giants 2. White Sox, Indians, Twins 3. Montreal Expos 4. Home field advantage to the team in the World Series from the league that wins. 5. Matt Latos
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