The American League playoffs are almost here. There are 8-10 games left but the teams are pretty much decided. The Rays, Yankees, Twins and Rangers. An interseting mix for Tampa and Minnesota represent small-market teams, the Rangers a bigger market (but less rabid fans) and of course the biggest of big – New York. MLB has always been a sport of have and have-nots. The Yankees have been buying players (they purchased Babe Ruth from a bankrupt Red Sox owner) since the onset of the AL. On the other hand, the Twins were almost eliminated — given the death sentence — a few years ago by the Commissioner. Yes, the league actually tried to kill them? Tampa is the youngest franchise and has had some success. But their owner announced this week that he may need to dismantle the team because it is too expensive. How can you even be a fan of the Rays with ownership like that? Then there are the Rangers. They were bankrupt earlier this year and had a judge decide their fate. All I do know is HOF pitcher Nolan Ryan is somehow involved and former prez GWBush was a part owner many years ago.
So what is the point?
Baseball is like life.
Baseball is not fair.
Life is not fair.
But even with the odds against you — you can still make the playoffs.
