macbdog
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Meh. MLB attendance is at an all time high. That is even with teams like the Marlins, Rays and Indians bringing in such low numbers. Even these low numbers are higher than attendance figures from the 80s and 70s. Less games will not lead to higher attendance, not to mention it pretty much cements every a cumulative season stat record on the books. The numbers simply do not back up reducing the number of games. The only valid reasoning for less regular season games would be post season expansion. Just cant justify cutting out revenue for 11 other teams because 3 play 3-21 more games. If half the teams made the playoffs then maybe. But then that makes one of the few relevant sports regular seasons meaningless. I say no.
I think the most logical target is what they are aiming for- reduce game times. If games can be trimmed down then all the better. I think MLB needs to get draconian- 1 minute from call to first pitch for relievers. If pitcher gets hurt, onus is on manager who called in a pitcher who wasn't ready.
And I've already said it when it comes to Cleveland- want the fans back? Reintroduce steroids. They fueled the bloated offense of the 90s that entranced this city and that is ultimately what is needed now. This city's casual fans gave two shits about the 3 Cy Young winners- they came for the homers. Bring back the juice, bring back the offense, bring back the Cleveland fans. Lets just be honest.
I think the most logical target is what they are aiming for- reduce game times. If games can be trimmed down then all the better. I think MLB needs to get draconian- 1 minute from call to first pitch for relievers. If pitcher gets hurt, onus is on manager who called in a pitcher who wasn't ready.
And I've already said it when it comes to Cleveland- want the fans back? Reintroduce steroids. They fueled the bloated offense of the 90s that entranced this city and that is ultimately what is needed now. This city's casual fans gave two shits about the 3 Cy Young winners- they came for the homers. Bring back the juice, bring back the offense, bring back the Cleveland fans. Lets just be honest.
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