For those of you who are obviously communists, you wouldn't understand this, so just disregard. For those true red-blooded americans among us, yesterday was opening day.
You know, more thought reveals to me that baseball holds a strange dichotomy: the ridiculous salaries of today's players have changed the interaction of player and fan, but baseball still represents a sport that is altogether different from the other major sports (except for maybe soccer, which is interminably boring to watch). The regal pace of the game holds value for those of us who appreciate the fact that a conversation can be had, relaxation and company can be enjoyed, and a sporting event can take place all at the same time. Here's to slow games, summer afternoons, and rest.
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I'm a communist, so I'll disregard this post.
Even communists can enjoy a sport where, unless you're actually pitching or batting or catching CURRENTLY, you too can enjoy a cool refreshing beer...how bout it, Stony?
Stony only drinks the hard stuff Timmy! Ever since he and Andre Dawson had that beer-drinking contest, he's just never been the same! Holy Cow!
Harry
um, i liked that my royals won their first game against the red sox. that was quite enjoyable.
don't talk to me about how they got pounded in the other games.
i will savor the initial victory and hope for more.
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