The MLB season is long, winding and grueling. It requires a team to jell together in the clubhouse and perform well on the diamond. It often means that a team will have to rally around an injured teammate, adjust to a new lineup or rotation after a trade, or help a young rookie find his place.
The bottom line is this: Winning baseball games is not easy. Even with an expanded playoff field, getting into the postseason is nothing to scoff at.
