Once again, Major League Baseball proved it has the best All-Star Game in all of sports.

Last night provided baseball fans with plenty of memorable moments. In short, the 2014 All-Star Game was fantastic.

The baseball community was treated to a celebration of Derek Jeter’s career. The Captain went 2-2, made a diving stop on defense and left the game to a heartwarming standing ovation.

Mike Trout went 2-3 with two RBIs and won the games MVP Award and seemingly took over as the face of MLB in the process.

The Minnesota Twins battery of Kurt Suzuki and Glen Perkins closed the game in front of their home town fans.

The list of great moments goes on and on and it truly was a great exhibition of baseball.

But that’s just it. It’s an exhibition.

If baseball wants to drive interest into the Midsummer Classic and award home-field advantage in the World Series to the league that wins the game, that’s fine, but go all in.

If the game really counts fans should not vote for the starters. The managers should each pick a set number of deserving players and go from there. Clayton Kershaw should have pitched six or so innings and the position players should have played all nine.

Sixty two players appeared in last night’s game. Does that sound like teams are really trying to win? To me, it sounds like the managers are doing their best to make sure everyone gets in – and that’s fine by me.

Baseball has this really awkward situation on their hands as it claims the All-Star Game matters, but acts as if it doesn’t.

Last night’s All-Star Game felt like an exhibition throughout. It was a showcase of the top talent of the league and that’s exactly how it needs to be.

Home-field advantage for the World Series can be decided any number of other ways, just don’t mess with the All-Star Game.