But there will probably be some people that don’t like the blog, though continue to read it time after time after time, and then b!tch about it to get it changed.

On second thought, maybe you shouldn’t do it, Craig, because those people won’t stop hounding you until you change it to what they want, and not what you or the majority of other posters want.

As for the Braves: Moved to West Virginia when I was 11. Only games I could get on TV between 1985 and when ESPN started broadcasting a lot of games in 1989-90 were the Braves on TBS, and they just grew on me. I was fully invested by 1987 and have been ever since.

Why are you a Braves fan? I’m sure you’ve told the story before (and if you have, just direct me to the link rather than repeat the story) but I must have missed it. It just seems like such a random team to pick if you’re not actually from Atlanta. And even they don’t root for their own team.

Re: Florida. I read the link to your other blog and it sounds like you had some unfortunate childhood vacations that happened to be in Florida. The term “family vacation” is an oxymoron. As a rule, they universally suck regardless of the intended location. Your visits as a lawyer don’t count either (Whatever did happen to that criminal defendant? The link leads to nothing pertaining to that case). That was business. Spring Training was business as well. As much as I love baseball, Spring Training games themselves are actually pretty boring.

You mentioned Tampa when referring to the Rays (“I hadn’t really been to Tampa until spring training last year. Meh.”) The Rays do not play in Tampa. It’s like bringing up Long Island while talking about the Yankees. They’re both the same metro area, but they really are not the same thing. If all you visited was Tampa while visiting the Tampa Bay area, I could see why you would be disappointed since the general set up for the town is: strip mall, fast food joint, strip club, church, gas station, repeat.

Have you visited downtown St. Pete where the Rays actually play? Contrary to the stereotype epitomized and perpetuated by the media, it is not God’s waiting room. Go have some fish & chips, and a nice pint outside at Moon Under Water (www.themoonunderwater.com) while looking out at the gorgeous bay. Then head over to the new Dali Museum (http://thedali.org/). Even if you’re not interested in his style of art, the building itself is a sight to behold. Since you’re already checking out art, you might as well visit the Chilhuly (http://www.chihulycollectionstpete.com/). Again, even if you’re not into art, it’s a cool collection. Then go visit Al Lang Stadium which has been around since 1914 and has been the spring training home of the Phillies, Boston Braves, Yankees, Mets… among other teams . If only those walls could speak. Head over to Fort De Soto Beach at dusk with your wife, sneak in some wine, and watch the most breathtakingly beautiful sunset you’ll ever witness (http://coppermine-gallery.net/demo/cpg14x/displayimage.php?album=29&pos=40). And yes, I know the Trop itself is an eyesore (as Old Gator is fond of reminding us every chance he gets), but since you’re already here, you may as well go see some of the best, young grossly underpaid baseball talent this side of the Gulf of Mexico. They also have a cool little Ted Williams Museum: (www.tedwilliamsmuseum.com). Stay at the Don Cesar (www.loewshotels.com/en/Don-CeSar-Beach-Resort), a historic beach resort. If you still don’t like it here, fair enough. Sunshine, warmth, and the beach isn’t for everyone.

Florida caveats: Our governor is an a-hole. Stay away from Orlando, especially in the middle of summer. It is one of Dante’s circles of hell. I-4 is the road to hell. Epcot is ok. What makes it bearable is the large amount of alcohol you can drink. The Keys are overrated unless you really love Jimmy Buffett. And stay away from the natives. They’re very weird.

With regards,

Florida

P.S. You really do need to apply yourself to baseball in NY a little better. Great baseball town.
P.P.S. I hope Janie’s ok too.

Also as has been reiterated ad nauseum, if you don’t like what the blog has/provides, why do you come here?

Ah whatever…I suppose the kind of looseness that allows one to begin a blog post on a mainstream baseball blog with essentially, “I don’t really feel like writing about baseball today…” is a major contributor to it being such a sweet gig to begin with. We should all be so lucky.

And Craig – I implore you never to write, speak, or think the phrase “full of win” ever again. Please and thank you.

You really have to check out Seattle, the ballpark rocks and there is water everywhere you look. But go in late July/early August, to get the best weather. I personally believe it is worth all the rainy months to experience summer in Seattle, but I can’t imagine what people think who come to Seattle for the first time in the middle of winter or spring.

Also, if you are a California-maybe-transplant, check out the Central Coast. Less people, great weather, half a day’s drive to baseball. San Luis Obispo/Morro Bay/Los Osos/Avila Beach are some of the most beautiful places in the country to just hang out and enjoy the day.

They didn’t murder, mug or rape you because they clearly worship you, you inspired Yankee fan fashion for the next 20+ years.

Baseball covers all of these aspects. That’s what makes it so great. Throughout the course of a 162 game schedule, there is only so much good or bad that you can talk about your favorite team. After awhile, even the craziest, diehard fans can get burned out.