[Mark17]

hope they make the right decisions.

I do too. I heard there would be some sort of work stoppage, or lock out in 2004. Did you hear the same thing? You are right about baseball. Look at the Yankees. At least Detroit did what they had to do, they went out and bought the free agents they needed, to put them over the top. Most owners are tightwads, and will not do that, and will never win. The fans are always the ones left holding the bag.

[troublesome creek]

yes. i did hear about the potential of a work stoppage. it apparently may affect the way teams draft and/or trade over the next couple of years.