Posted on 06/21/2014 5:07:02 AM PDT by foreverfree
Saw that too, interesting map. Perhaps this is more a comment on the Mets, but even around Flushing Queens, the Yanks rated higher than the Mets.
Los Angeles is an unusual case because it's a major TV market and the Kings have been around for almost 50 years, but it's not a traditional hockey market and the Kings have to compete with a lot of other sports/entertainment alternatives for fan interest.
That’s a pretty common phenomenon in sports, where some teams have a national fan base due to the storied history of the franchise and/or the national exposure over many years. The Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs and Dodgers are good examples of this in MLB. The Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers and (maybe surprisingly) the Pittsburgh Steelers are good examples of this in the NFL. Even the NHL has their versions of these larger-than-life franchises: mainly the “Original Six,” but the Philadelphia Flyers might belong in that group, too.
Hey, don’t dis the Pirates, who have as much parity as anyone. Also Grilled Cheese has now been demoted.
I like the shot clock in basketball. They should have a 15 second pitching clock. If the pitcher can't deliver the next pitch within 15 seconds, award an automatic "ball".
I want to see more home runs. Baby Ruth hit 60 one year. I want that to be the new normal. Your average players should hit 60 a year with the superstars hitting 150 or more. If you are a player who can average one homer per game, then you should be considered one of the better home run hitters and you deserve a pay increase.
This Phightin' Phils phan asks, Who or what is Grilled Cheese?
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Grilled Cheese is Jason Grilli, gone soggy this season with four blown saves.
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