1.   And it is also why they have alienated many fans with increasing inaccessibility and loutish behavior.

2.   And they expressed concern that the late start to the season would alienate fans.

3.   And their underhanded way of doing business alienates sports fans.

4.   A certain level of suburban comfort zone must be packaged and sold without alienating the fans who like to see a face mashed against Plexiglas every few minutes.

5.   A work stoppage is also possible, which would alienate fans and leave teams with high payrolls looking dangerously overextended.

6.   After spending almost the past three seasons alienating fans by bickering over a labor contract, Major League Baseball unveiled its plan to bring people back to the game.

7.   But consider that alienating fans yet again makes as much sense as punching a metal locker after giving up a grand slam or kicking a bench after striking out.

8.   But many fans have been alienated, and it will take time to win them back.

9.   But sports teams, promoters and entertainers, fearful of alienating their fans, are proceeding cautiously, especially in raising prices.

10.   By contrast, Major League Baseball stopped action in midseason and never played the World Series, alienating its fans.