mind the gap

Pulling into the station

March 04, 2004

It's that time of the year again. Peoria is packed with guys in tight polyester pants and baseball hats. Kids around the country are pulling out their bats and balls, peering out the window for a break in the rain. Football paraphanalia is slowly being pushed out of the way. Soon, the familiar colors will be brought out once again: green and gold, orange and black.

Spring Training is underway, folks.

In just over one month, the Boys of Summer will trot onto the field for the 2004 season. Every move they make will count. There are records to make and break. There are pennants to be had.

And so, we come upon the age old question: Giants or A's? How does one decide which team to root for? Of course, when the two teams are in different divisions, you could - in theory - root for both. However, should we have another Battle of the Bay in October... Well, you saw what happened last time. (The earthquake, remember?) And how would you pick who to root for then?

These things weigh on my mind.

And it's also the first season for the Padres in their new home. Also a depressing thought. Their new logo is totally gay, by the way. Sorry, but it is. Bring me Stomper any ol' day.

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