Precisely my sentiments.
Baseball has a very special place in my heart. My father and I had a very strained relationship, but there is one thing for which I will always be grateful. He taught me how to play baseball. He taught me about the game, its intricacies, its traditions, and its place in the American tradition. I went to many a ball game with him, and during those moments, we were close.
Glad to be preaching to a fine choir here my FRiends. Baseball is like NO other sport to me for a myriad reasons, but one big reason is that it is SO AMERICAN.