Dan McGrath’s commentary (Tribune, May 31) had some interesting points about the White Sox and the state of major-league baseball in general. The debate is complex, and no single factor could begin to solve the problem.
One of the few things the White Sox still have going for them is the fact they are in the American League. The really amazing talent of this decade, teams like Seattle, Cleveland, Baltimore and New York, all play in the American League. Going down to Comiskey Park is the only way to see players like Ken Griffey Jr., Cal Ripken Jr., Derek Jeter and Andy Pettitte (not counting the questionable intervention of interleague play).
Somewhere along the line, people realized that they didn’t need baseball. Something did sour the lifeblood relationship of baseball and the American people. I don’t think anyone can offer a panacea. Instead, the fans and the league will continue to limp through each season, not really knowing what to do.
