HERESY!
Granted, I am NOT going to defend idiots like "A-Rod", (I hate the name), and the other 12 players suspended for PED. I loved it when he was booed when he walked onto the field here recently. Every sport has its losers, egos, and poseurs. Should I even begin to mention all the numbnuts in football? Nah, I'd get typing cramp. The trick here I think is to look beyond the problem people and focus on enjoying your favorite pastime. Nothing like watching a minor league battle on a warm afternoon with a hotdog and a beer. I love watching the signals flying back and forth and the duels between the pitcher and the firstbase runner. Watching a split second grab by a good shortstop and his rocket arm throw to first, or the incredible acceleration of the runner stealing second and its obvious there are some outstanding athletes out there on the field. And listening to the fans comment on a play is half the fun; I swear Ive had more laughs per minute at the ballpark listening to fans then anywhere else in the world. And if there is nearly 200 games in a season, hey, more to love! And coupled with baseballs long storied history and deeply loved traditions, baseball is a part of America's fabric.
The Japanese didn't copy football after the war...
Summer, beer, gals, and baseball...where can you enjoy all at the same place than a ballpark. And what's more American that that?
P.S. Yes, I love football too. GO CHARGERS!