Sea Legs

badass Bobby Cox

Baseball is my sport.  I’m a fan of sports in general, but baseball – now that’s an American pasttime.  I started playing summer league t-ball at 7 or 8, softball through middle school, and now I am the spectator at a dozen or so Braves games a season.  I LOVE the Braves – afterall, they are America’s team.  The closest MLB team to our beloved Braves is the Tampa Bay Rays (an 8 hour drive from ATL).  So fans come from all over the South to watch our Braves hit the field and – hopefully – win.

BUT (of course there’s a but – have you ever met me?), Atlantans are FAIR WEATHER FANS.  I know, I know, you’re thinking “I love the Braves!”.  Yeah.  You love them because they’re first in the division (which, by the way, National League East has THE best teams in Major League Baseball – that’s not debatable).  Atlanta is one of the most diverse cities in the country, with people from all over the world and all over the country;  and our residents come packin’ with excess other-team baggage.  That’s OK, enjoy your childhood team.  I do (Bravos, thank you very much).  But the Atlanta Braves are one of the most genuine, respectful, and hard-working teams in all of sports, and while you are here in their city, show them some love.