A Series Worth Watching in D.C.

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I DON'T WANT to like Bud Selig.

Not that I know him personally, but he's the commissioner who oversaw the cancellation of a World Series. In general, he seems like a bit of a nebbish who's done everything in his power to stay in the big chair.

Then there is this tricky item when dealing with Selig's mostly unceremonious tenure: He added interleague play. Begun in 1996, the American League-National League battles are a bit passé now. It never became a bad idea, but most fans are used to it.

This week in Washington, though, interleague play will really show its worth.

The Nats can't seem to generate any positive attention, as has been well documented. The stadium is usually half-empty, and Washingtonians go about their lives as though there is no baseball team.

Nationals Park will be abuzz the next three days with the arrival of the Boston Red Sox. Sure, most fans will be cheering for the Bostonians, but at least people are going to be interested in the national pastime in the nation's capital.

That's what interleague play is for: unusual matchups that will add interest and fill seats. The Red Sox will provide both those elements. It's going to be a fun week at the park.

Here's to you, Bud (just this once).

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