I never did get my eulogy for The Wash. Times sports posted because time did not permit getting something together that was good enough. In short, that newspaper killed a portion of their business that they could really be competitive. D.C. sports fans are losing in this decision. Naturally,Times staffers are too, but as I suggested in an earlier post that other local media could use this as an opportunity. Already, one of the former writers on the Washington Nationals beat, Ben Goessling has been snapped up MASN the cable channel that broadcasts Nats games. MASN is operated primarily by the Baltimore Orioles ownership, who voted against Washington receiving the Expos. Goessling was solid on the beat for The Wash. Times and an alternative to the “I hate sports” attitude from Chico Harlan of The Post.
Interestingly enough, back around Christmas, I saw somebody liked or commented on Facebook photo of snowy Nationals Park. In the comments, somebody named Ben Goessling had the following things to say:
No Major League Baseball is currently being played on this field. No Major League Baseball will be played on this field next summer, either. I don’t see the difference.
When he was challenged on it a little bit, he followed up with:
You’re right. I’m sorry. There are 15 other teams in the National League who WILL be playing Major League Baseball on that field. I stand corrected.
Mr. Goessling, please elaborate on those statements, Nats fans would appreciate it.
