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From: jmh@ltuxa.UUCP (cecw 64lt503310-Jon Mcecw)
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Subject: Can You Picture This
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Date: Fri, 14-Jun-85 17:10:58 EDT
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Posted: Fri Jun 14 17:10:58 1985
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In reference to David Rubin's remarks on the Cubs playing at night
because the World Series belongs to "ALL fans":

I have strong objections.

1) If indeed the WS is for ALL fans, then you should be supporting
the opposite view.  If SOME  games (say at Toronto) are played at
night and some during the day (at Wrigley), then not only the
"prime time" fans, but also the fans who work nights, or who have
supported the Cubs all year during the day, would get a chance
to see WS action.  Why should we only let night viewers watch?

2) I happen to believe that it is in ALL fans best interests to
keep the game fair  to the teams playing.  Would it be fair to
the Mets to pitch Gooden every game in th WS just because the
networks say "Gooden gives us better ratings"?  ALL fans would
benefit by seeing a great pitcher, but the Mets would lose something
they had all season long , a rested pitcher with Gooden's talent.
No, David, I think the fan is much better off when one team doesn't
get an advantage they didn't have during the regular season.

3) I can hardly belive that such an avid fan of the game (you), who
vehemently opposes cheapening the game by the DH, artificial turf,
etc. (as seen in many articles you've posted), would turn around
and try to ruin a long tradition of day-Wrigley field baseball just
to satisfy personal need.  I thought you would think that "baseball"
was above that.  As I said before, I would miss seeing them play 
during the day also, but I wouldn't THINK of changing the circumstances
under how a team got to the WS, just to benefit me.  You may as well
play a 7-game All-Star series if the WS is to suit ALL Fans.  It would
be meaningless.  Isn't the WS suppose to test which team is the best
for the year, and not just a promotional event?

I realize that there are many different opinions to these statements,
and that's fine.  these are just how I see baseball, right or wrong.
I tend to sanctify it, which may not be realistic, but I find no'
other sport which is still as close to "wholesome" (whatever that
means) as baseball.

Anyway, I almost fell from my chair when I saw David Rubin's comments,
so I just had to answer.

I promise not to take up so much of your time again,

Jon Hanrath
ihnp4!ltuxa!jmh
Naperville, Illinois