MLB is back. And I couldn't be happier.
Unfortunately, others are more concerned with things they can't control. The fake crowd noise is horrible, the cardboard cutouts of fans in the stands is annoying and why in the hell do we have to have more playoff teams?
We are in the middle of a pandemic and folks are grumpier than ever apparently.
Don't sweat the small stuff. It doesn't really matter what they do to your TV experience. Is it really that big of a deal? Isn't it better than nothing at all? Holy cow I can't remember the last time I cared about something so trivial.
I didn't notice the fake crowd noise at all. Made no difference to me. And you can tell the cardboard cutouts are fake, but I have a good feeling I would like that better than empty seats.
A few friends of mine were involved in a text thread today. We discussed Mookie Betts' massive deal and a few of the changes to the game.
I understand there will be complaints. One of my friends loves the expanded playoffs and is OK with a runner starting on 2nd base to begin extra innings if it's only for this year. Another friend hates the expanded playoffs.
I don't mind it. The NHL and NBA both have eight playoff teams in each conference. I don't see many people arguing about that every year.
More teams in the playoffs means more games for my TV and more games for me to watch. And that's a good thing.
In a summer where we are definitely going to see players miss time due to the virus, I would hate to see a playoff caliber team miss out on the postseason because it wasn't at full strength for a portion of the year. There's already a slim margin for error in a 60-game season. Not being able to put your best foot forward because of something that is affecting everyone would be a shame.
At least by adding a few playoff teams, a team like Dodgers or Nationals or Astros can overcome a few COVID-19 cases and still make the playoffs. Juan Soto has already tested positive. There will be more. I can guarantee it.
It also keeps fans interested longer. The White Sox and Padres have young rosters and are on the verge of potential postseason runs in the near future. These 3 extra spots gives their fans a reason to believe.
The Mets and Reds postseason chances moved up to higher than 60 percent in some places after they announced 3 playoff teams were being added.
I am basically on board for whatever MLB wants to do this summer. It's hard to get worked up over silly things when we have been without something we love for so long.
Bring on baseball. And bring on another run for the Big Red Machine.
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