Before this thread get's closed, I'd just like to point out that many more people on this planet play Cricket (world's oldest team game) than Baseball, just like many more people play Rugby than American football. And to top it off... more people play football (soccer) than all 4 games combined. I have nothing against American football or Baseball, but I do have a problem with the mindset of some people towards these "created for TV" sports.
Emmm... I guess us Brits have to share some of the blame, I mean baseball evolved from rounders, a game kids play in school before they progress to cricket.
So what can we conclude from some of the above posts?
That parts of this thread are just another example of the insular attitude that some Americans suffer. That no matter how hard they bleat, the World Series on a "world sports" stage is about as important as the hot dog eating contest held each year in Conney Island.
The only teams that are allowed to compete in the "World Series" are from N.America. Unlike the football world cup that gives every country on the planet the chance to make it to the finals. This is why it's called the "World Cup".
Shouldn't the "World Series" be called the "North American Series"?
Oh, I forgot, you allow players from other countries, that's why you call it the "World Series". Just as well, as most of the decent, popular and "bring in the money" players come from overseas.
It reminds me of how ridiculous it would be if a competition between England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland was called the "World Cup".
Saying that, it's twice as many countries competing than the "World Series", hahahaha.
Oh, by the way, please don't ever compare MLB to the football leagues in Europe or any other part of this planet. It's doesn't even come close to Europe in terms of players, teams, countries participating, money involved, history , viewing figures, popularity etc.
Some of you need to go to Borders and buy a map. I noticed a few about when I lived in New York and Miami. Then some of you might have less of a problem looking at "some" things from a global perspective.
Lock and load baby...