We can all hope that the Pirates compete, but it is more likely that their best efforts will have them flirt with the .500 mark this year. As for the rest of the league, look for Cincinnati, Colorado, Arizona and Florida to be the up and coming teams. Still, the Braves, Mets, Giants and Cardinals should show the way in the National league. Umpires can't see well anyway. Ticket prices are up everywhere.
Competition is non-existent in some areas.
Parking costs as much now as tickets did a few years ago. Of course attendance will rise. Too late, ARod had three errors last night for Texas. That's billion, with a b. I may be a prognosticator, I am not a magician.