The gods of baseball are angry. There is a curse upon the game. It is subtle, obscure but it is here. I know that there are those who say things have never been better.
Attendance is robust.
There is a plethora of talent and offensive records seem to be challenged every year. Fans can have meaningful debates about who is the best shortstop or center fielder or third baseman playing today. Some might say that there isn't enough good pitching but in the history of baseball there is rarely enough good pitching. Still, we have done something to provoke the keepers of the game and if history offers any clues we will pay a heavy price. We put lights in Wrigley Field and the brought Harry Caray home.