Bryce Harper

[Snapolit1]

If I only cheered for sports figures who supported my view of the world I'm not sure they could field a team, much less a league.

[Hot Springs Bathers]

I was in D.C. last week and actually walked to a game against the Braves on Monday night. First hint, don't walk to this ballpark, I made several "new friends" on the way and found that my my 61 year old legs still run pretty well.

It does appear that massive changes are happening around the ballpark so it should be fine in the near future.

When I walked up to the ticket window I asked what was available and was told $5.00 sit where you want! A cool night in the early season, the stadium staff was wonderful and very accommodating.

I sat near right field to watch Harper and his play was outstanding, a 2 run double and a sliding catch. He interacted well with the fans and to be very honest the walk-up music is just that music, no lyrics. Being 61 I would not have known what the music was anyway.

Not defending him just saying I saw nothing out of line, I stayed until the final out and took a cab back. The park was full of 25-35 year olds much more interested in the many bars throughout the park than the game. Once again, early season.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

If I only cheered for sports figures who supported my view of the world I'm not sure they could field a team, much less a league.

That is exactly why I have my view on MLB.
I support many things that are not my exact view, but ones that I will not tolerate in my life (see song lyrics), I choose not to support. And I never came back from the '94 strike anyway. We all support or don't support things for our own reasons. It's all good.

[Snapolit1]

I love the game too much to walk away. I look at it like the Ocean. Never going to ruin it no matter how hard people might try.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

I love the game too much to walk away. I look at it like the Ocean. Never going to ruin it no matter how hard people might try.

I love the game too and hope I play softball in the league I am in for the rest of my life. Our oldest guys are over 80. We all love the game. I just don't love MLB. I won't hold it against everyone else as well as I hope it wouldn't be held against me. If you love MLB I am happy for you (and the other 300M in the US that do). I won't try to change anyone or anything. I pray for health, happiness and world peace.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

I love the game too much to walk away. I look at it like the Ocean. Never going to ruin it no matter how hard people might try.

++1

[Pilot172000]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

If I only cheered for sports figures who supported my view of the world I'm not sure they could field a team, much less a league.

If I only cheered for people who supported my view of the world, I am not sure I could enjoy a decent game of Solitaire.