One Month at a Time

Well, it's May 4th and this is only my second blog. The season is 25 games old and I am still into it (Hopefully so are the Braves). As of this post they are 3.5 games back and inconsistent to say the least. It's been a fun month so far. I've already been to a braves game and I don't even live in Atlanta, and have an authentic MLB Atlanta Cap to show my allegiance(more on that to come).

Last week Niki and I went to St. Louis with our good friends Aaron and Jenny to see the Braves v. Cardinals. The Cardinals got the better of them that night as the Braves were in the middle of what turned into a nine game losing streak. It was a fun night and I loved being in a major league ball park again. Busch is one of the best. As soon as I found out I was going to be a Braves fan for the season I went online and looked to see if they would be traveling to Missouri. I got $9.00 Bleacher seat tickets off of Stub Hub. It was a perfect Tuesday night. Nice and cool, but not too cold. We enjoyed some $6 dogs, some $8 beer, and some $9 nachos. It was such a good time(despite the loss) Niki and I are thinking about doing it again.

I've probably spent more time watching baseball the past month then I did all of last year. No matter the team, it's been as fun as I hoped it would be. Maybe I should take it one month at a time.

A little background

Every year before the MLB season starts I start getting excited. I have never been as much a baseball fan as I have been a fan of sports, so over 162 games I lose interest pretty quickly but pick up my excitement around October, like most sport enthusiasts. This time around I had an idea to pick a random MLB team out of a hat and root for them all season. I figured that would help extend my interest all season long.

I don't feel like I HAVE to like baseball. I don't know if all of these shenanigans will make me care any more, but it sounded fun so I am giving this a shot.

So, opening night, while the Yankees and Red Sox were renewing their rivalry for another season, I selected my team for the 2010 season. That team ended up being...The Atlanta Braves. Initially I was disappointed. It wasn't the sexy pick I wanted. I wanted the Mariners, or the Padres, or the Giants. Teams from places that I like or cities that I think are cool. When I think of Atlanta I think "commercial." CNN, Coke, TBS, all headquarter there. I've been there once(on my way to Augusta) and it was fine, but nothing stood out. My wife quickly reminded me I couldn't pick another team so I was stuck. I quickly did a little research, even started following the Braves on twitter, and realized they are on TV a lot(TBS) so at least I would have the opportunity to watch them if I wanted. Opening Day arrived and I found Atlanta on ESPN playing my hometown Cubs. I came in late, but just in time to see Jason Heyward, the stud rookie, hit a 3-run home-run, in his first at bat. I'm hoping for a good season...but then again isn't everyone on Opening Day?