Analyzing Our National Pastime
“A slump starts in your head and winds up in your stomach. You know that eventually it will happen, and you begin to worry about it. Then you know you’re in one. And it makes you sick.” Sweet Swinging Billy from Whistler was one of the best sluggers of his time, and the best sluggers knew best of slumps, especially ones who played for the Cubbies.
Wrigley Field is just over 100 years old and sure shows it’s age, so it hardily has any modern era twists, which makes it unique and true to baseball history. Despite the game adapting to the new modern styles and young fans, the game still needs to be preserved, so when the true fan who respects baseball as America’s past time, walks into Wrigley Field, it’s a breath of fresh air. Yes, Wrigley Field has several areas of the stadium that are decrepit, and several parts that are awkward/odd, but walking around Wrigley Field makes one feel as if they Continue reading Wrigley Field; Representing the Beautiful History of Baseball
Great American Ballpark sure shows some great team spirit, there’s that. However, Cincy hasn’t been dominant since the Big Red Machine, whom was arguably one of the best teams in the history of baseball, so it makes sense that the stadium thrives on their memorabilia. Other than that, the concession stands are nothing special other than a few fantastic bars that serve locally brewed beers, and the rarity of serving wine. It’s a good looking stadium with the red seats and smokestacks, but it sure seems cramped in the heart of the city. For the old fashioned baseball fanatic with Continue reading Great American Ballpark Lives in the Past
“They’re like sleeping in a soft bed. Easy to get into and hard to get out of.” Bench’s impression of hitting slumps.