tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2339646220153814400.post4734702676122740247..comments2023-12-31T01:02:49.340-05:00Comments on FOR BASEBALL JUNKIES: If Baseball Were Invented Today@OCP22http://www.blogger.com/profile/06983828112048757251noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2339646220153814400.post-78558260151895964892012-06-12T17:22:23.860-04:002012-06-12T17:22:23.860-04:00It's certainly the history. It is also the ad...It's certainly the history. It is also the advent of new "fan friendly" ballparks. The ballpark is a wonderful place to bring a family OR to go hang out with friends (the fact that it appeals to a diverse crowd is sort of unique to baseball). Selig has done a lot to bring the game to new levels and deserves credit for that. I think that baseball and summer is the perfect combination... whether you're at the beach listening to a game on the radio (or driving home on a Sunday listening to the game stuck in traffic) or at the ballpark on a hot summer night or simply sitting at home watching the game, baseball is a sport that can be enjoyed while doing other things. You don't have to be there for every pitch or every out - you can step outside to throw a burger on the grill or take a quick dip in the ocean and not really feel like you've missed the action. The "slowness" and the fact that there are 162 games makes it perfect for those summer months when we're all enjoying life outdoors. It definitely wouldn't make it as a "new" sport today but I couldn't imagine a summer without it.@OCP22https://www.blogger.com/profile/06983828112048757251noreply@blogger.com