02-05-2010, 11:21 AM
There was a time when WGN showed all 162 games on TV...not only was it a source of pride, but (when cable TV came along) it helped make the Cubs a national team. That's when the ballpark started filling up, ticket prices skyrocketed, and the Wrigley experience really changed.
Back in the day, the White Sox (and Harry) were relegated to channel 44...which used a transmitter built from Heathkit parts.
With WGN showing both Cubs and White Sox games, it's obvious that they can't show 324 baseball games. Plus, now that teams own their own cable stations (as well as the costs of production), free TV can't compete.
Bottom line...it's still a friggin' shame. I know that we're all supposed to know that this is a business...and not just a game, but I'm a little tired of getting smacked in the face with it at every turn.
WGN should send the White Sox off to another station, and dance with the girl what made 'em rich. Add a few more Cubs games, if they're available.
Back in the day, the White Sox (and Harry) were relegated to channel 44...which used a transmitter built from Heathkit parts.
With WGN showing both Cubs and White Sox games, it's obvious that they can't show 324 baseball games. Plus, now that teams own their own cable stations (as well as the costs of production), free TV can't compete.
Bottom line...it's still a friggin' shame. I know that we're all supposed to know that this is a business...and not just a game, but I'm a little tired of getting smacked in the face with it at every turn.
WGN should send the White Sox off to another station, and dance with the girl what made 'em rich. Add a few more Cubs games, if they're available.