How Long Is To Long?

                Lately, many games in the MLB have gone long into extras, with the Toronto Blue Jays playing 17 extra innings in less than a week and as I type this, an 18^th inning marathon just ended in Oakland. And last night, the first game of the Stanley Cup finals finished 8 minutes into the 3^rd overtime. So many sports critics have posed the question; How Long is to Long?

                For the MLB, they have suggested a cap on how many innings can be played before they call the game a tie and count it as half a game each in the standings. For the NHL, reducing the players on the ice to 4 per team has been the most suggested option, as it would open up the ice, giving more chances for odd man rushes.

                If players are giving 100% (as they always should), then forcing them to play virtually two games in one is too hard, even for a trained professional. In times like the playoffs, some players will throw up after a regulation game, due to the amount of try given. By having the game go on and on, players are putting themselves in harm’s way, possible dehydration or muscle tearing.

                For the sake of players and  fans, who might have to play hooky after watching the game well into the morning, let’s put a cap on the game.