Top 3 of the Week: Why A Chick Like Me Digs Baseball!

1) It’s more than just balls and strikes
To any person watching baseball, it might appear you get the gist of the game, and that’s fine because the gist is probably all you need to enjoy our nation’s pastime. But to know that a pitcher intentionally throws a pitch in the dirt when the count is 0-2, or that a speedster on the base paths is almost guaranteed to swipe 2nd on a 2-0 count, or that a lefty specialist is bound to come in to face a left-handed power-hitter in the 8th inning and enter the game in a double switch so he doesn’t have to hit sooner in the lineup (in the NL that is), might go above the head for the average fan. But I’ve always loved the strategy of the sport, which is why I probably enjoy it more than others!


2) I Live in New York
New York is well-represented in every major sport, with multiple teams in most. But while football, hockey and basketball fans will always be passionate about their teams, New York is by and large a baseball town. With no salary cap in place, the large-market Yankees and Mets are guaranteed to be able to afford the big stars who want the big paychecks for a chance to play on the big stage here. So considering the quality of talent on these teams, it’s great to be a baseball fan in New York, definitely more so than, say, Kansas City.
3) I Can Multitask While I Watch
Baseball is one of the few sports where you can literally fall asleep every 3 minutes and still not miss anything in the game. When I was younger, I used to be able to do all my homework while I watched a game. Now, I can surf the net, talk to friends, work out, cook a gourmet meal, do a crossword puzzle, redesign my room or find the cure for cancer and still be able to watch the Yankees play the Red Sox. Now don’t get me wrong, the minute to minute excitement may not be there like some other sports, but its still a great game to watch—especially if you realize its more than just balls and strikes AND you live in NY!

With that said, let the games begin! Can’t wait for the 2009 season to begin—Subway Series—here we come!