Earlier today I made a post regarding the fact that music festivals are ripping their fans off by offering events that are non-refundable and now cancelled. I implied that the sports world was handling the pandemic better, and I see now that I am wrong on that.

But let’s back up for just a minute. My favorite team in the entire world is the New York Yankees and I did not miss a single game last season despite it getting such late start. I noticed, though, that in August they began selling group tickets for the 2021 season. I thought it was rather bold of them to assume that things would be back to normal and that there would be a 162 game season. As recently as a month ago the MLB was telling everyone that they should expect to report on time for Spring Training.

Today, we found out that was a lie. It has been reported here that the league is pushing for at least a month delay to the 2021 season. What a load of bull. I don’t care that they are offering to pay like its a regular season, the issue is that there are teams out here who have already planned for a full season. Once again we are seeing the fans screwed by the decision of the league. What has changed? I again bring up the fact that basketball and football have made it through their season with minimal trouble.

I’m in favor of a universal DH, but in my mind the delay is an attempt to force the NL to accept the Designated Hitter role as a permanent fixture on all teams.