A (YAWN) BASEBALL STRIKE

What? Another threatened baseball strike? Maybe that is good news for some fans who are tired of seeing their favorite team lose. But for diehard hardball fanatics, a strike is the dumbest thing that could happen.

Of course, owners of baseball clubs and players see it differently. To them, the potential strike is an outgrowth of growing labor-management acrimony that has worsened in recent years. Millions of dollars are at stake, so the threat of a strike has to be taken seriously.

But what about fans of teams that are doing well? The Kansas City Royals have been on a winning streak that makes supporters of that team excited and happy. A strike now could leave the team cold and put an end to a wonderful season.

One of these days, everyone -- owners, players and fans -- may tire of the big-business aspects of America's pastime. Fans may turn to purer forms of the game. They may find it in teams like Cape Girardeau's own Capahas. Just imagine: a new baseball stadium right here in River City. It is possible, you know.