NLDS Game 1

Some thought while I watch the Cubs fail miserably in game 1 of this series:

1) Big thanks to MLB, TBS, and Cox Communications for their hard work in taking us back a decade. MLB gave more than half the postseason to TBS even though most of us don't get TBS in HD. Then TBS decided to create and HD channel, which they launched in September, giving cable companies only enough time to scramble and get it to major markets. Needless to say, Hutchinson is not one of those. So I'm stuck watching the MLB playoffs in standard definition for the first time in like three years. Well played.

2) Along with the fact that it's standard definition, TBS also chose to give the D-Backs-Cubs series a couple of the worst announcers I've ever heard. Where do they find these guys? I've heard more mispronounced names and incorrect information tonite than ever before. I'd rather have Hawk and Darren Lewis from the White Sox broadcasts doing the game. At least they know baseball.

3) The Cubs have to score some runs... this is terrible.

4) Thanks to MLB for keeping me up until midnight. I'm glad I'm at least in the Central time zone and not Eastern.