another way for the owners to make money. then they can pay far too much for free agents. that's why you can't afford going to giant games, and that's why a beer cost $8.75. there used to be something special about the world series. not only did you have 2 teams that didn't face each other during the year,or for many years, but some that have never faced each other. but what do i know, i'm just an old fogey traditionalist..