Continue the National Series or Use Common Sense?
After just a few days since the eastern part of the country felt the impact of Hurricane Melissa, would it be wise to resume the tournament?
The National Baseball Commission announced in an official statement that the 64th edition of the domestic tournament is scheduled to resume on November 4th.
Just days after Hurricane Melissa struck the eastern part of the country, would it be wise to restart the tournament? Many of the players who play for teams in the eastern region are in areas where they are cut off or where their homes or those of their families have been damaged.
We understand the urgent need to complete the competitive schedule and the implications of any delays, but using common sense and considering the players’ perspectives is essential.
Concern for others is a legitimate and human sentiment, and the players are no exception, as they all have families or have suffered damage to their homes.
The National Series is the premier sporting event in our country, with athletes as the main protagonists. This raises the question: are the players from the eastern part of the country physically and mentally prepared to compete at the highest level?
This isn’t about imposing one criterion over another, but rather reaching a consensus that doesn’t negatively impact the tournament and ensures all teams are on equal footing, both logistically, emotionally, and physically.
Teams from the most affected provinces not only face the challenge of rebuilding sports facilities damaged by the storm, but also of dealing with the emotional toll that such a massive event takes.
Melissa doesn’t get outs, fill stadiums, or face an extremely complex situation, but she does highlight the need to use common sense, even when it seems to contradict logic.
Written by George Carlos Roger Suárez.
