March 30, 2023

The Cubs are in First Place

It is Thursday and it feels like a Friday. I say that because I took tomorrow off as a vacation day. What? Yes, you in the back? Reasons, that is why. 

It is opening day of baseball.my expectations for the Cubbies are low. I hope to win more than they lose. I think the lack of a big strikeout arm will be an issue. I think the lack of consistent offense will be a bigger problem. Lack of offense has plagued the team since the World Series victory in ‘16. 

We will see how much attention I pay to my formally favorite sport. I hate the pitch clock. I loathe the designated hitter. I think limiting pitcher’s ability to hold runners on base is stupid. Rickey Henderson would have 2000 stolen bases under these rules. 

Hey MLB, I am not the smartest guy in the world, but faster games, including a shortened time between innings, equals fewer commercials. Fewer commercials means less revenue. 

Did I mention I hate the pitch clock? 



2 comments:

  1. I've given up on MLB. The pitch clock and the DH are both abominations. Guess I'll have to content myself with college and minor league ball going forward.

    But I grieve for my Cubbies.

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  2. Let me reveal myself also as a curmudgeon.
    Why should I give a damn about some extraordinary athlete from Santo Domingo who will be playing against my home team next year?
    PRO SPORTS SUK.

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