I have become a fan of getting together with the crew each year for Opening Day at the Jake.

I was a fan of heading to Municipal Stadium during some afternoons my Senior year of high school and walking up to the gate and getting seats behind the dugout.
I am a fan of watching towering fly balls and wondering whether they will carry over the outfield fence.
I am a fan of plays like seeing a ball bounce off Jose Canseco's head over the fence for a homer.

I am a fan of players that do the little things well.
I am a fan of players, managers and base coaches that have the brass to attempt to steal home.
I am not a fan of the Evil Empire (or other teams that outspend a strong majority of the league each year.)
I am a huge fan of seeing the Evil Empire sitting at home when the playoffs roll around (or better yet - being beat by a small market team in the opening round of the playoffs.)
I was a fan of the Buffalo Bisons but am now a fan of the Columbus Clippers.

I am a fan of players that play the game straight-up.
I am not a fan of players that felt it was necessary to cheat the game, the fans and themselves.
I am even less of a fan of those who lie about the fact they cheated.
I am a fan of the name of a former player - Razor Shines.
I am a fan of the game of baseball.
1 comment:
YES!!! Awesome post!
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