The downside to starting over is that the people with the most hard earned points would lose them and have to start over. The upside is that those at the bottom would have an incentive to continue playing. Perhaps next year the game should be announced in two parts, before All Star with the Crown Seats tickets as prizes - and after All Star (starting over) with the autographed balls as prizes.

As it stands now, I think the majority of those in the top 10 would need to agree since they have the most to lose.

I think we should do it next year. Let's not change the rules in the middle of the season. But if others want to, I would be ok with it!

*******Picks 4 Hits ~ Friday, July 13th 2012, CWS @ KC 7:10 PM*********

======>gilgameche selects Perez
======>Paulamarie selects Perez/Escobar
======>AgRacer selects Gordon/Perez
======>maccavelli selects Perez(ihs)/Butler
======>world1985champs selects Butler (if he is selected)/Cano :)
======>skillie selects Butler/Francoeur
======>r0yalsf4n selects Cain (ihs)/CF
======>Gleaton425 selects Escobar
======>shoopdoggg selects Butler
======>SeaRoyal selects Butler
======>Inningsago selects default
======>thebeefster selects Gordon/Cain
======>buddybiancalana4hof selects Perez
======>kcrkcckubb selects Perez
======>Antori selects Hosmer/SS
======>Omaha selects Perez(ihs)/Frenchy
======>stvrhusker selects butler
======>SoonerJosh selects Butler/C

(Kcrkcckubb 212) (Skillie 211) (ThatsAShot 208) (Royalsf4n 202) (TheBeefster 200) (Gleaton425 197) (AgRacer 194) (Jeffm316 193) (Omaha 193) (Gilgameche 185) (SeaRoyal 184) (Antori 182) (BuddyBiancalana4HOF 182) (PaulaMarie 181) (Maccavelli 169) (StJo4Gordo 168) (InningsAgo 166) (SoonerJosh 160) (StvrHusker 137) (World1985Champs 129) (RoyalsIn12 114) (Royals8085 93) (RoyTheBird 65) (KCowbell 63) (Peanut56 50) (shoopdoggg 43) (TheSportcaster 40) (KCFan36 32) (OleBoozer 19) (KCRhino 17) (Russell29 11) (Dub0 9) (SweeneysAngel 7) (Gordomination32 2) (Scott_D 2) (sspinner 2)

WHAT???? All that hard work to get into 1st and you people are trying to put me back at ZERO!!!!????
Ha, just kidding. If it makes it more fun for more people - I don't mind.

I kind of agree with Sooner Josh, that we shouldn't change the rules in the middle of the game, but do it next year when it's announced at the beginning of the game.

Having said that, if it's what the majority wants, then I'm OK with it.

*******Picks 4 Hits ~ Friday, July 13th 2012, CWS @ KC 7:10 PM*********

======>gilgameche selects Perez
======>Paulamarie selects Perez/Escobar
======>AgRacer selects Gordon/Perez
======>maccavelli selects Perez(ihs)/Butler
======>world1985champs selects Butler (if he is selected)/Cano :)
======>skillie selects Butler/Francoeur
======>r0yalsf4n selects Cain (ihs)/CF
======>Gleaton425 selects Escobar
======>shoopdoggg selects Butler
======>SeaRoyal selects Butler
======>Inningsago selects default
======>thebeefster selects Gordon/Cain
======>buddybiancalana4hof selects Perez
======>kcrkcckubb selects Perez
======>Antori selects Hosmer/SS
======>Omaha selects Perez(ihs)/Frenchy
======>stvrhusker selects butler
======>SoonerJosh selects Butler/C
======>StJo4Gordo selects Butler(ihs)/Gordon

(Kcrkcckubb 212) (Skillie 211) (ThatsAShot 208) (Royalsf4n 202) (TheBeefster 200) (Gleaton425 197) (AgRacer 194) (Jeffm316 193) (Omaha 193) (Gilgameche 185) (SeaRoyal 184) (Antori 182) (BuddyBiancalana4HOF 182) (PaulaMarie 181) (Maccavelli 169) (StJo4Gordo 168) (InningsAgo 166) (SoonerJosh 160) (StvrHusker 137) (World1985Champs 129) (RoyalsIn12 114) (Royals8085 93) (RoyTheBird 65) (KCowbell 63) (Peanut56 50) (shoopdoggg 43) (TheSportcaster 40) (KCFan36 32) (OleBoozer 19) (KCRhino 17) (Russell29 11) (Dub0 9) (SweeneysAngel 7) (Gordomination32 2) (Scott_D 2) (sspinner 2)

ok, sounds like most people are leaning towards keeping it the same, but switching it next year. That's probably the best way to go so that I don't pull the whole switcharoo right in the middle of the season. I'll just put it in the rules from the beginning so everyone knows upfront. Thanks for the input from those who gave their opinions!

I really do think it's a good idea for next year. We should do it.

Sounds good!

=======>gilgameche selects Moose

RESULTS
*******Picks 4 Hits ~ Friday, July 13th 2012, CWS @ KC 7:10 PM*********

======>gilgameche selects Perez = 3
======>Paulamarie selects Perez = 3
======>AgRacer selects Gordon = 7
======>maccavelli selects Perez = 3
======>world1985champs selects Butler (if he is selected)/Cano :) = 5
======>skillie selects Butler = 5
======>r0yalsf4n selects Cain = 8
======>Gleaton425 selects Escobar = 6
======>shoopdoggg selects Butler = 5
======>SeaRoyal selects Butler = 5
======>Inningsago selects default~Gordon = 7
======>thebeefster selects Gordon = 7
======>buddybiancalana4hof selects Perez = 3
======>kcrkcckubb selects Perez = 3
======>Antori selects Hosmer = 1
======>Omaha selects Perez = 3
======>stvrhusker selects butler = 5
======>SoonerJosh selects Butler = 5
======>StJo4Gordo selects Butler = 5

(Kcrkcckubb 215) (Skillie 216) (Royalsf4n 210) (ThatsAShot 208) (TheBeefster 207) (Gleaton425 203) (AgRacer 201) (Omaha 195) (Jeffm316 193) (SeaRoyal 189) (Gilgameche 188) (BuddyBiancalana4HOF 185) (PaulaMarie 184) (Antori 183) (StJo4Gordo 173) (InningsAgo 173) (Maccavelli 172) (SoonerJosh 165) (StvrHusker 142) (World1985Champs 134) (RoyalsIn12 114) (Royals8085 93) (RoyTheBird 65) (KCowbell 63) (Peanut56 50) (shoopdoggg 48) (TheSportcaster 40) (KCFan36 32) (OleBoozer 19) (KCRhino 17) (Russell29 11) (Dub0 9) (SweeneysAngel 7) (Gordomination32 2) (Scott_D 2) (sspinner 2)

*******Picks 4 Hits ~ Saturday, July 14th 2012, CWS @ KC 6:10 PM*********

=======>gilgameche selects Moose
=======>SeaRoyal selects Frenchy
=======>Inningsago selects default

(Kcrkcckubb 215) (Skillie 216) (Royalsf4n 210) (ThatsAShot 208) (TheBeefster 207) (Gleaton425 203) (AgRacer 201) (Omaha 195) (Jeffm316 193) (SeaRoyal 189) (Gilgameche 188) (BuddyBiancalana4HOF 185) (PaulaMarie 184) (Antori 183) (StJo4Gordo 173) (InningsAgo 173) (Maccavelli 172) (SoonerJosh 165) (StvrHusker 142) (World1985Champs 134) (RoyalsIn12 114) (Royals8085 93) (RoyTheBird 65) (KCowbell 63) (Peanut56 50) (shoopdoggg 48) (TheSportcaster 40) (KCFan36 32) (OleBoozer 19) (KCRhino 17) (Russell29 11) (Dub0 9) (SweeneysAngel 7) (Gordomination32 2) (Scott_D 2) (sspinner 2)

*******Picks 4 Hits ~ Saturday, July 14th 2012, CWS @ KC 6:10 PM*********

=======>gilgameche selects Moose
=======>SeaRoyal selects Frenchy
=======>Inningsago selects default
=======>r0yalsf4n selects Butler (ihs)/DH

(Kcrkcckubb 215) (Skillie 216) (Royalsf4n 210) (ThatsAShot 208) (TheBeefster 207) (Gleaton425 203) (AgRacer 201) (Omaha 195) (Jeffm316 193) (SeaRoyal 189) (Gilgameche 188) (BuddyBiancalana4HOF 185) (PaulaMarie 184) (Antori 183) (StJo4Gordo 173) (InningsAgo 173) (Maccavelli 172) (SoonerJosh 165) (StvrHusker 142) (World1985Champs 134) (RoyalsIn12 114) (Royals8085 93) (RoyTheBird 65) (KCowbell 63) (Peanut56 50) (shoopdoggg 48) (TheSportcaster 40) (KCFan36 32) (OleBoozer 19) (KCRhino 17) (Russell29 11) (Dub0 9) (SweeneysAngel 7) (Gordomination32 2) (Scott_D 2) (sspinner 2)

*******Picks 4 Hits ~ Saturday, July 14th 2012, CWS @ KC 6:10 PM*********

=======>gilgameche selects Moose
=======>SeaRoyal selects Frenchy
=======>Inningsago selects default
=======>r0yalsf4n selects Butler (ihs)/DH
=======>Paulamarie selects Frenchy/Cain

(Kcrkcckubb 215) (Skillie 216) (Royalsf4n 210) (ThatsAShot 208) (TheBeefster 207) (Gleaton425 203) (AgRacer 201) (Omaha 195) (Jeffm316 193) (SeaRoyal 189) (Gilgameche 188) (BuddyBiancalana4HOF 185) (PaulaMarie 184) (Antori 183) (StJo4Gordo 173) (InningsAgo 173) (Maccavelli 172) (SoonerJosh 165) (StvrHusker 142) (World1985Champs 134) (RoyalsIn12 114) (Royals8085 93) (RoyTheBird 65) (KCowbell 63) (Peanut56 50) (shoopdoggg 48) (TheSportcaster 40) (KCFan36 32) (OleBoozer 19) (KCRhino 17) (Russell29 11) (Dub0 9) (SweeneysAngel 7) (Gordomination32 2) (Scott_D 2) (sspinner 2)

*******Picks 4 Hits ~ Saturday, July 14th 2012, Chicago Black Sox @ Kansas City Royals, 6:10 CDT*******

=======>gilgameche selects Moose
=======>SeaRoyal selects Frenchy
=======>Inningsago selects default
=======>r0yalsf4n selects Butler (ihs)/DH
=======>Paulamarie selects Frenchy/Cain
=======>thebeefster selects Butler/Frenchy

(Kcrkcckubb 215) (Skillie 216) (Royalsf4n 210) (ThatsAShot 208) (TheBeefster 207) (Gleaton425 203) (AgRacer 201) (Omaha 195) (Jeffm316 193) (SeaRoyal 189) (Gilgameche 188) (BuddyBiancalana4HOF 185) (PaulaMarie 184) (Antori 183) (StJo4Gordo 173) (InningsAgo 173) (Maccavelli 172) (SoonerJosh 165) (StvrHusker 142) (World1985Champs 134) (RoyalsIn12 114) (Royals8085 93) (RoyTheBird 65) (KCowbell 63) (Peanut56 50) (shoopdoggg 48) (TheSportcaster 40) (KCFan36 32) (OleBoozer 19) (KCRhino 17) (Russell29 11) (Dub0 9) (SweeneysAngel 7) (Gordomination32 2) (Scott_D 2) (sspinner 2)

*******Picks 4 Hits ~ Saturday, July 14th 2012, Chicago Black Sox @ Kansas City Royals, 6:10 CDT*******

=======>gilgameche selects Moose
=======>SeaRoyal selects Frenchy
=======>Inningsago selects default
=======>r0yalsf4n selects Butler (ihs)/DH
=======>Paulamarie selects Frenchy/Cain
=======>thebeefster selects Butler/Frenchy
=======>Antori selects Frenchy/C
=======>Omaha selects Butler/ss

(Kcrkcckubb 215) (Skillie 216) (Royalsf4n 210) (ThatsAShot 208) (TheBeefster 207) (Gleaton425 203) (AgRacer 201) (Omaha 195) (Jeffm316 193) (SeaRoyal 189) (Gilgameche 188) (BuddyBiancalana4HOF 185) (PaulaMarie 184) (Antori 183) (StJo4Gordo 173) (InningsAgo 173) (Maccavelli 172) (SoonerJosh 165) (StvrHusker 142) (World1985Champs 134) (RoyalsIn12 114) (Royals8085 93) (RoyTheBird 65) (KCowbell 63) (Peanut56 50) (shoopdoggg 48) (TheSportcaster 40) (KCFan36 32) (OleBoozer 19) (KCRhino 17) (Russell29 11) (Dub0 9) (SweeneysAngel 7) (Gordomination32 2) (Scott_D 2) (sspinner 2)

*******Picks 4 Hits ~ Saturday, July 14th 2012, Chicago Black Sox @ Kansas City Royals, 6:10 CDT*******

=======>gilgameche selects Moose
=======>SeaRoyal selects Frenchy
=======>Inningsago selects default
=======>r0yalsf4n selects Butler (ihs)/DH
=======>Paulamarie selects Frenchy/Cain
=======>thebeefster selects Butler/Frenchy
=======>Antori selects Frenchy/C
=======>Omaha selects Butler/ss
=======>Gleaton425 selects Cain/Perez

(Kcrkcckubb 215) (Skillie 216) (Royalsf4n 210) (ThatsAShot 208) (TheBeefster 207) (Gleaton425 203) (AgRacer 201) (Omaha 195) (Jeffm316 193) (SeaRoyal 189) (Gilgameche 188) (BuddyBiancalana4HOF 185) (PaulaMarie 184) (Antori 183) (StJo4Gordo 173) (InningsAgo 173) (Maccavelli 172) (SoonerJosh 165) (StvrHusker 142) (World1985Champs 134) (RoyalsIn12 114) (Royals8085 93) (RoyTheBird 65) (KCowbell 63) (Peanut56 50) (shoopdoggg 48) (TheSportcaster 40) (KCFan36 32) (OleBoozer 19) (KCRhino 17) (Russell29 11) (Dub0 9) (SweeneysAngel 7) (Gordomination32 2) (Scott_D 2) (sspinner 2)

*******Picks 4 Hits ~ Saturday, July 14th 2012, Chicago Black Sox @ Kansas City Royals, 6:10 CDT*******

=======>gilgameche selects Moose
=======>SeaRoyal selects Frenchy
=======>Inningsago selects default
=======>r0yalsf4n selects Butler (ihs)/DH
=======>Paulamarie selects Frenchy/Cain
=======>thebeefster selects Butler/Frenchy
=======>Antori selects Frenchy/C
=======>Omaha selects Butler/ss
=======>buddybiancalana4hof selects Moose

(Kcrkcckubb 215) (Skillie 216) (Royalsf4n 210) (ThatsAShot 208) (TheBeefster 207) (Gleaton425 203) (AgRacer 201) (Omaha 195) (Jeffm316 193) (SeaRoyal 189) (Gilgameche 188) (BuddyBiancalana4HOF 185) (PaulaMarie 184) (Antori 183) (StJo4Gordo 173) (InningsAgo 173) (Maccavelli 172) (SoonerJosh 165) (StvrHusker 142) (World1985Champs 134) (RoyalsIn12 114) (Royals8085 93) (RoyTheBird 65) (KCowbell 63) (Peanut56 50) (shoopdoggg 48) (TheSportcaster 40) (KCFan36 32) (OleBoozer 19) (KCRhino 17) (Russell29 11) (Dub0 9) (SweeneysAngel 7) (Gordomination32 2) (Scott_D 2) (sspinner 2)

*******Picks 4 Hits ~ Saturday, July 14th 2012, Chicago Black Sox @ Kansas City Royals, 6:10 CDT*******

=======>gilgameche selects Moose
=======>SeaRoyal selects Frenchy
=======>Inningsago selects default
=======>r0yalsf4n selects Butler (ihs)/DH
=======>Paulamarie selects Frenchy/Cain
=======>thebeefster selects Butler/Frenchy
=======>Antori selects Frenchy/C
=======>Omaha selects Butler/ss
=======>buddybiancalana4hof selects Moose
=======>kcrkcckubb selects Hosmer(ihs)/Moustakas

(Kcrkcckubb 215) (Skillie 216) (Royalsf4n 210) (ThatsAShot 208) (TheBeefster 207) (Gleaton425 203) (AgRacer 201) (Omaha 195) (Jeffm316 193) (SeaRoyal 189) (Gilgameche 188) (BuddyBiancalana4HOF 185) (PaulaMarie 184) (Antori 183) (StJo4Gordo 173) (InningsAgo 173) (Maccavelli 172) (SoonerJosh 165) (StvrHusker 142) (World1985Champs 134) (RoyalsIn12 114) (Royals8085 93) (RoyTheBird 65) (KCowbell 63) (Peanut56 50) (shoopdoggg 48) (TheSportcaster 40) (KCFan36 32) (OleBoozer 19) (KCRhino 17) (Russell29 11) (Dub0 9) (SweeneysAngel 7) (Gordomination32 2) (Scott_D 2) (sspinner 2)

*******Picks 4 Hits ~ Saturday, July 14th 2012, Chicago Black Sox @ Kansas City Royals, 6:10 CDT*******

=======>gilgameche selects Moose
=======>SeaRoyal selects Frenchy
=======>Inningsago selects default
=======>r0yalsf4n selects Butler (ihs)/DH
=======>Paulamarie selects Frenchy/Cain
=======>thebeefster selects Butler/Frenchy
=======>Antori selects Frenchy/C
=======>Omaha selects Butler/ss
=======>buddybiancalana4hof selects Moose
=======>kcrkcckubb selects Hosmer(ihs)/Moustakas
=======>SoonerJosh selects Gordon/Moose

(Kcrkcckubb 215) (Skillie 216) (Royalsf4n 210) (ThatsAShot 208) (TheBeefster 207) (Gleaton425 203) (AgRacer 201) (Omaha 195) (Jeffm316 193) (SeaRoyal 189) (Gilgameche 188) (BuddyBiancalana4HOF 185) (PaulaMarie 184) (Antori 183) (StJo4Gordo 173) (InningsAgo 173) (Maccavelli 172) (SoonerJosh 165) (StvrHusker 142) (World1985Champs 134) (RoyalsIn12 114) (Royals8085 93) (RoyTheBird 65) (KCowbell 63) (Peanut56 50) (shoopdoggg 48) (TheSportcaster 40) (KCFan36 32) (OleBoozer 19) (KCRhino 17) (Russell29 11) (Dub0 9) (SweeneysAngel 7) (Gordomination32 2) (Scott_D 2) (sspinner 2)