The article critiques the introduction of interleague play in MLB, asserting that it has transformed into a money-making venture for team owners, rather than the fan-friendly development it was marketed as by Bud Selig. As ticket prices have risen, particularly for special games showcasing notable players like Barry Bonds, the perceived value to fans has diminished. The media's passive acceptance of these price hikes is also highlighted, suggesting a broader complicity in the exploitation of fans.
When MLB introduced interleague play, thus further homogenizing the two leagues, 'Bottom Line' Bud Selig proudly boasted that 'it's a gift to fans.' But from Day 1, it proved a con as team owners... allowed teams to boost the price of tickets to interleague games.
Even after Barry Bonds was busted, teams raised prices when the Middle-Aged, Large-Headed, Mass-Muscled Carnival Creature came to town. So what that Bonds would be intentionally walked or not even play.
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