When I reported on Friday that MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred was open to looking into the possibility of shorter commercial breaks as a way to address pace of play, the response on social media was overwhelmingly positive. And while the majority figuratively stood up and clapped their hands at the idea, others honed in on some realities. Rogers SportsnetHow could MLB look to shorten up commercial breaks when it was bound to come with financial implications? Would the league’s owners and Manfred actually allow for lowered revenues associated with such a plan? RELATED CONTENT: As Part Of MLB Pace Of Play, Manfred Willing To Look At Shorter TV Commercial Breaks

Source: Forbes March 04, 2017 21:54 UTC