On January 1st MLB Network launched on most cable and satellite providers. This was a dream come true for me. For years there has been the NFL network, the Golf Channel, and the NHL Network but no such luck for baseball fans. Now my love for baseball can be fulfilled year round 24 hours a day. Today I went home and ate lunch and watched a couple of innings of Game 2 of the ALCS from 1989 between the Oakland A's and Toronto Blue Jays. I didn't even know I wanted to watch a game that happened 20 years ago, but given the opportunity I did and thoroughly enjoyed it. The point being once you have a devoted "fanbase" the more extra "goodies" you can offer them the more devoted they will become. Never underestimate the value of always having the attention of a captive audience. I'm sure tonight I'll be watching World Series Highlights from the 1946 between the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox.

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