04-05-2012, 10:25 PM
[quote name='Brock' timestamp='1333661338' post='185749']
Why the hell did the Marlins have one home game before playing in Cincy today?
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Hi,
At one time the tradition was the Reds played the opening game in the National League. I suspect the schedule was set, then with the Marlins opening up the new park, MLB saw a marketing advantage and moved the Cardinals into a nationally televised game. Much like next year having two leagues with an odd number of teams, one league with a DH and the other without, it is just the uncanny stupidity of the commissioner and MLB..
regards,
5412
Why the hell did the Marlins have one home game before playing in Cincy today?
[/quote]
Hi,
At one time the tradition was the Reds played the opening game in the National League. I suspect the schedule was set, then with the Marlins opening up the new park, MLB saw a marketing advantage and moved the Cardinals into a nationally televised game. Much like next year having two leagues with an odd number of teams, one league with a DH and the other without, it is just the uncanny stupidity of the commissioner and MLB..
regards,
5412