Baseball Strike

I'm preparing for a massive work stoppage for Major League Baseball next week. The players have set a strike date of August 30th, and I just don't have much hope that the millionaires and billionaires currently arguing about money are going to have any meaningful conversations between now and then.

The season could very well end on August 30th. As it turns out, I'm not too upset about it.

The Angels were in first place in their division today. Even if they completely collapse over the next ten days, they will still be in the hunt for a playoff spot. At first blush, you might think I'd be upset the season getting trashed when they are so close to the playoffs - but the Angels are notorious for blowing late-season leads. Over the last decade, they've had the worst September record in baseball.

If the season ends, it's like having the band-aid ripped off quickly. It hurts, but it's over quickly. If they work it out and keep playing, well, the Angels will find a way to blow it. And I'll suffer all month long.