I get the premise from the OP, but I don't share the sentiments from some posters here about the lack of excitement. While obviously this year is much different than 2008 or 2011 when we were playing for something, I am always excited to see a major league game. I was a diehard fan all thru the incredibly lean years (not even rebuilding, just bad) in the 90's and will continue to be a fan for life. Of course I hope that we are always playing for something, but for me, there is nothing more relaxing than a summer night watching guys play a kids game at an incredibly high level. America, apple pie, baseball in summer, etc. etc. I find something deeply reassuring in the knowledge that it will be there no matter what else is happening in life year in and year out. That's just me, but the love of the game itself will always be a draw and nothing on the field itself can change that.