It's about 2 hours before LifePointe's night at the Louisville Bats game, and it's got me thinkin': what ever happened to baseball being America's favorite Pastime? I mean, we still love Mom and Apple Pie, so what about baseball?
It seems like anymore, the hype is all about the NFL and NBA. They hit harder, they move faster. The kids seem to be hypnotized by the stupid-huge contracts, and the endorsement deals.
I remember, as a kid, every summer day all the kids on our block went to Belmont Park and played baseball. And we played hard. We dove, we bunted, we ran out every ground ball. The pitched were fast, and curves and sliders were more than frequent. And it was everyday.
I remember going to Reds games with my dad. Several every year. And in the early 70's, Riverfront was almost always at capacity.
What has happened since then? What's different? I believe some of the problem is media...they love the faster games. But I also believe that some dads may not be sharing this pastime with their boys anymore. As with most traditions, the dad tends to be the initiator.
Whatever the reason, I still love the game. The smell of the grass. The way a hot dog always tastes better at the stadium. The roar of the crowd as a deep flyball almost makes it to the wall. And the little kids that bring their gloves to the game in hopes of catching a foul ball.
I still love the game.
Play Ball!
After a lengthy sabatical, he sits in front of his computer, fingers ready at the keyboard. So much to say...so much to write. Topics race wildly through his mind, each fighting for the right to take their rightful place on the field of honor...the blog. Many will read the entries. Some will cry. Some will laugh. But one thing is certain...he must write, because he is...the Media Pastor.
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You know what they say about anytime you point(e) your finger at someone else, Whigham! 'Cause let's face facts here: you bring YOUR boys to walk in the park, the swimming pool, and all around everywhere, but NEVER to a baseball game!
To be honest dude, I've never been a big fan of baseball. I love sports in general, but of the big four baseball comes in last for me.
Don't get me wrong, I occasionally enjoy going to the park and sitting in the hot sun and drinking an eight-dollar beer while I watch bunch of men stand around and scratch, but I do prefer games that move faster.
I have a friend here in VA that is as much of a baseball fan as you. Since there isn't really a ML team in VA, most people support the Capitols. My friend's two favorite teams are the Braves, and whoever is playing the Yankees.
Keep on blogging.
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