Why I Hate Baseball

Baseball is an absolutely boring sport. I can totally understand why it is no longer America's sport. I bet if it weren't for pauses and breaks a baseball game would last no more than 30 minutes. NOt to mention the games are during the hot and humid summer. However, that is not why I hate baseball.

#1: MLB - the big leagues.

This is what prompted this post. Today I found out that it is very likely that the Houston Astros are trading Oswalt, Ensberg, and Everett to the Orioles for Miguel Tejada. This happens every year around this time. Today is the tade deadline and some teams are essentially giving up and trading players to teams who are going to make a run for the World Series. These trades can be extremely bad at times. It's basically a chance for the team to cash in a what success it has had during the season.

Well I'm glad they made some cash, but what about the fans? Season ticket holders and dedicated fans now have to endure the last part of this season watching a team that has no chance to win most weeks. It also changes the outcome of the season since some teams will undoubtably play the weakened teams while others will play teams which beefed up as well.

MLB has officially sold out.

#2: Minor leagues

I love the New Orleans Zephyrs. It's great to go to the games and see some pure baseball and great entertainment. However, since it is nothing but a training ground and rehab center for the majors, you can't follow a player from season to season.

#3: College

The last chance for baseball and they can't stop using aluminum bats.