Mariano Rivera to Start All Star Game?

[Redz]

Might be a nice idea

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2008/07/11/for_starters_rivera/

I was also thinking it would be cool if they asked Torre to be a bench coach for the NL so he could get his proper due from the Yankees fans.

I'm no fan of the Yanks, but those two guys have to be respected.

[furball]

I understand wanting to start him so that he gets to pitch when it matters in the game.  There may not be a need for a closer.  But to me, I think if you are looking at it that way then you'd want him to get to make his "Sandman" entrance.  John Kruk had a good idea on baseball tonight the other day.  He pointed out that there are always pitchers on the team who are not going to be used because they pitched a game or two befor the All-star game.  He suggested having one of them anounced as the starter and let him warm up and just before he throws the first pitch, you come out and get Rivera so he can make his usual entrance.  This might be a bit much but I think it's a great idea. 

[ma11l]

Get ready for the Yankees lovefest all next week.  I think it's great Francona's the manager and the team has so many Red Sox on it.  That'll stick in the craw of Yankees fans.

[Bankshot]

Rivera will not start the allstar game.  Rivera is not a starter he is a closer and I can almost guarantee that Tito will not have one of the greatest closers in the game do anything but close out the allstar game. 

[SShoreFan 2.0]

Papelbon in the 8th

Rivera in the 9th