[jack pfiester]

I have an idea on how to penalize players that skip the All-Star game who aren't hurt, or without a legitimate excuse like a family emergency, or the birth of a child.

Take away the AS selection.  That way when you look back on his career the number of AS teams they make will be diminished.  Something money can't buy or impact, but this may impact some players' HOF candidacies.

However, I don't advocate for docking pitchers that can't play in the game since they pitched the Sunday before.  It's simply a stupid rule!

[ricelynnevans75]

I don't understand why there would be a need to penalize someone in the first place for this.

[alfredoleal2001]

I don't understand why there would be a need to penalize someone in the first place for this.

I don't either, its up to them if they wish to play or not... I honestly don't care about the ASG honestly.

[Phillies_Joe]

I don't understand why there would be a need to penalize someone in the first place for this.

Some contracts have incentives that players are paid if they make the AS game.  Maybe sweeten the pot if they actually play in the game.  Personally, I don't care if they show up or not - it's just an exhibition game.