World Series Postmortem

It has been twenty-four hours since the World Series ended.  Like everyone who watched it, I have an opinion.  First thought is that it was one of the best played Game 7 I've ever seen.  No glaring errors.  Solid play including several well executed double plays.  Pretty good pitching, especially by the Giants ace, Madison Baumgarner.  An unsung hero in Jeremy Affeldt, who kept the game close until the Giants got the lead.

There's even a little controversy on the final hit of the Series.  Alex Gordon's single was mangled by the Giants and left him standing on third base.  I don't think he should have been there.  He should have been sent for a chance to tie the game.  He probably would have been thrown out, but it would have taken three perfect throws to do it.  However, what were the chances of getting another safe hit with two out in the ninth?

After all, what were the Royals known for?  Young, aggressive, and built on speed.  What situation would cement that reputation more than a single hustled into an inside the park run to tie Game 7 in the bottom of the ninth?

However, they held the runner.  And the popout by Salvador Perez touched off an epic celebration.

Baumgarner spotted his pitches well, and brought out the aggressiveness of the Royals with the sequence.  Kudos to Buster Posey for helping call a great game.  The Royals had plenty of high pitches on which to waste swings.

Finally, Major League Baseball has done a poor job of marketing itself, selling its soul and future for cash.  The networks carrying Divisional and League Championship Series were widely available but unused.  Some people I know had no access.  Starting games late enough that the youngest, most ardent fans, eventually the lifeblood of the game, are in bed before the end of the third inning.  If you are my age, fond memories come from racing home from the bus to catch the end of a playoff game.

C'mon, MLB.  Get these games where anyone can see them.  Bring some interest back to the game.  It deserves it.  A good World Series should have had more people watching it.

So...am I off base?