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And it will be very well deserved
You're insane.
Bud is one of the worst things ever to happen to MLB.
And to an earlier post, if managers do not influence wins and losses, why are they even there?
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And it will be very well deserved
And it will be very well deserved
Ahh its ok. He supposedly never bet against the Reds when he was a manager. HOW BOUT IT!
Even betting on your own team hurts the integrity of the game. He could manage differently when he had bets on (pushing pitchers harder etc) which would undermine the games he doesn't bet on.
And it will be very well deserved
Uh, no...
Uh, yes....there may be things you don't like but he has OVERWHELMINGLY been the greatest commissioner the game has had.
the positives outweigh the negatives
Giamatti was always known as being fair, hence the notion of applying for reinstatement. In all likelihood, Rose would have been reinstated by Giamatti had he not passed.
Selig has never been known as fair or rational. This hopefully is an issue of stubbornness that passes in January, and Manfred opens the door back up.
At 73, Rose isn't going to manage, coach or similar...but he's always been a great advocate of the game...something baseball isn't full of.
And for those mentioning how he never bet against his team to win...that appears to be the case...however the games he didn't bet could have been a clear sign of a loss. Regardless...gambling and sports go hand in hand. Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker are in the HOF...but no Jackson or Rose.
You're insane.
Bud is one of the worst things ever to happen to MLB.
Since I diverted us to Selig...
I always hear about revenue and interleague play as two of the main positives...but what else? (Honest question)
Revenue is tied solely to television contracts...which are out of control in everything on television. Interleague play is fun and all...but played out and tired at this point.
Baseball is still a game enjoyed mostly by people 40 and over, so if we don't care about the future (non-monetary) growth of the game...he's done a great job.
Since I diverted us to Selig...
I always hear about revenue and interleague play as two of the main positives...but what else? (Honest question)
Revenue is tied solely to television contracts...which are out of control in everything on television. Interleague play is fun and all...but played out and tired at this point.
Baseball is still a game enjoyed mostly by people 40 and over, so if we don't care about the future (non-monetary) growth of the game...he's done a great job.
In fact, I still, almost 20 years later, can't believe that a team can be run by the daughter of the Commisioner of the League she is part of...
Labor peace? Of course, billions of increased revenues spread across the players tends to ease the peace.No, I am not. It is just my opinion. Shared by many people around the sport also.
Mmmm, well, let's see:
* Labor peace
* Attendance increase
* Expanded playoff
* Globalization
* New stadiums
* Competitive balance
* MLB Advanced Media
* PED testing
Labor peace? Of course, billions of increased revenues spread across the players tends to ease the peace.
While attendance has indeed increased, it's directly related to growth in the areas...and has actually leveled off