I agree, however, MLB seems to be creating and perpetuating this system--apparently they're convinced it's in their best financial interests. In this case, those interests don't coincide with mine.
Add in analogous situations in the recent retransmission spats, having to endure constant--and much more frequent-- commercials, and this all equals one (possibly quite a few more than one if my anecdotal evidence collecting is any indication) disenchanted viewer who is beginning to investigate alternative entertainment options.
