Football's over. The Sonics suck, and the owner of the land that they want to use to build their new arena says that they have no interest in selling to them--not to mention the legislature isn't too keen on the $300 MM pricetag, either (translation: Hello Oklahoma City Supersonics, 2007-2008 season style). The T'Birds have clinched a playoff spot again this year, though barely by the skin of their teeth. The Huskies hoops team is on again, off again. The Zags won't be making it into March Madness this year..........in short, all is not well with the local sports scene, yet again.
What's that you say? Pitchers and catchers, and a few other early birds, reported to Peoria as of yesterday? The first workout is scheduled for this morning after (yet another) meeting?
Never mind that it's raining today, and supposed to snow again next week, if the Cactus and Grapefruit leagues are getting ready to fire up, can real spring be far behind? And, if the first exhibition game is on 1 March (the annual charity game with the Pads), can opening day be far after that? Indeed not.
Of course, the big question here is, after spending a record $100MM on their budget this year, will the M's be able to get the (rally) monkey off their back, and beat the A's at least once during the opening home stand? Do they have a winning April and come out of it with management still intact, or do they blow it (again) and start May with a new field manager and GM???
Frankly, I have an ongoing headache from thinking about it. Still, that doesn't mean that the radio isn't already tuned to AM 1000 and ready for the first broadcast on 1 March; that the TIVO isn't already programmed with a season ticket for the game broadcasts; or that I'm not planning to buy tickets and play hookey on opening day. No sir and ma'am, not a bit! They may win or they may lose, but I'll be right there to find out. I won't be making a lot of treks to the Safe unless my job situation improves drastically in a big hurry, but I will watch every game, win or lose.
At least they aren't the Pittsburgh Pirates (sorry Shooter) or the Kansas City Royals (why ever did you give Gilly that 5 year $55MM deal? You'll be soooooorrrrrrry...). Here's to a better year.....bring on the season!
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Thanks for commenting on my blog. I gave a response to yours. I envy the fact that your fair city has a baseball team. Baseball has always been my first love among sports.
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