They Let The Fish Get Hot!! | Defector
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The article discusses how the abundance of games in leagues is driven by financial motives, yet it surprisingly benefits teams like the Miami Marlins. Their recent seven-game winning streak, while not enough to transform their standings significantly, demonstrates how even struggling teams can find brief success. This phenomenon generates excitement among fans, falsifying hope about future performance. Notably, the piece also highlights the Golden State Valkyries' unexpected success and the broader implications of expansion in the league, showcasing how any team can create a moment of joy for its supporters.
The Marlins, a repeatedly enfeebled team made up predominantly of players either on their way to other teams or weekend shifts at Best Buy, have won seven consecutive games.
But one of the hidden benefits of this conglomoglut of games is that every team can go on a heater every year, if only to momentarily lie to their fans.
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