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I was thinking about how much more complicated things are getting for pro teams traveling overseas. It used to feel like a once-in-a-decade thing, but now it seems like every major league is trying to squeeze international series into the schedule whenever they can.
The logistics alone have to be a nightmare. It's not just the flight time; it's the jet lag, the different time zones, and trying to keep a group of high-performance athletes from falling apart when they land halfway around the world. I remember watching a documentary on how much prep goes into a single road trip, and that's nothing compared to crossing an ocean.
I honestly wonder if the players actually enjoy the novelty of it, or if they just see it as a massive hurdle to overcome before they can actually focus on the game. Does anyone else think these international expansions are more about the bottom line than the actual spirit of the sport?
The logistics alone have to be a nightmare. It's not just the flight time; it's the jet lag, the different time zones, and trying to keep a group of high-performance athletes from falling apart when they land halfway around the world. I remember watching a documentary on how much prep goes into a single road trip, and that's nothing compared to crossing an ocean.
I honestly wonder if the players actually enjoy the novelty of it, or if they just see it as a massive hurdle to overcome before they can actually focus on the game. Does anyone else think these international expansions are more about the bottom line than the actual spirit of the sport?