[fedelwet]

So,

I have never really followed baseball yet I have always loved the game. Not sure why I never really watched it that much ... guess it was never really on in the house that I grew up in.

Anyway ... my wife is into base ball .... BIG TIME. She is a Seattle fan. Our son just started t-ball this year and I figured .. okay, time to start getting into baseball .... but I have a conundrum ....

WHAT TEAM!?!?!?

So .... can anyone talk me into becoming a fan of a certain team?

Here is a list of teams that are on my radar ...

1.) Boston
2.) Seattle
3.) San Fransisco
4.) Detroit

[hablyShappY]

Well as a Tiger's fan with a bag on her head, I'd pick Boston

[k5wTvu9f]

Boston
1. It can only get better
2. Fenway Park is a piece of beautiful Americana the likes of which we will never see again
3. 2004
4. PJ and I will understand
5. The yankees are filthy bums
6. It can only get better

[Viyzarei]

I say you have to go with your gut.... watching sports can be a fun emotional experience especially if your heart is in it. So pick which ever team you feel that connection with, so you can route them on win or lose.

[foltdan]

Out of those, the Giants... they've got great pitching, good farm system, a storied history, and one of the best stadiums in the majors. I grew up rooting for the Giants as long as they weren't playing my Cubbies... and went to a bunch of games at the Stick and at (Telephone Company) Park.

[Donadoni1809]

Mets

But Yankees are an OK second choice

[k5wTvu9f]

Out of those, the Giants... they've got great pitching, good farm system, a storied history, and one of the best stadiums in the majors. I grew up rooting for the Giants as long as they weren't playing my Cubbies... and went to a bunch of games at the Stick and at (Telephone Company) Park.

But would you not have to become a B Bonds apologist?

[foltdan]

But would you not have to become a B Bonds apologist?

I don't know about an apologist... but he's part of the team's history and legacy. I personally always loved watching Bonds play, and I'm sorry... steroids didn't have anything to do with that sweet, sweet swing and his amazing hand/eye coordination.

[foltdan]

Mets

But Yankees are an OK second choice

Those weren't options

[Donadoni1809]

Those weren't options

Yea, I know.

[k5wTvu9f]

I don't know about an apologist... but he's part of the team's history and legacy. I personally always loved watching Bonds play, and I'm sorry... steroids didn't have anything to do with that sweet, sweet swing and his amazing hand/eye coordination.

No they dont but he will be remembered for his HR numbers not for his swing

[foltdan]

No they dont but he will be remembered for his HR numbers not for his swing

I personally remember him for being one of the greatest true 5-tool players to have ever played the game.

[fedelwet]

Good suggestions so far!

... btw, you can suggest teams not on the list ...

BUT

I do have to say ... there is a .0005% chance I would ever pick the Yanks ... LOL.

[Viyzarei]

ok, fine. Seattle It takes great patience and strength to be a fan to ANY Seattle team (says a Seahawk's fan)

[foltdan]

Good suggestions so far!

... btw, you can suggest teams not on the list ...

BUT

I do have to say ... there is a .0005% chance I would ever pick the Yanks ... LOL.

Make that a 0% chance. Oh, and add the Cardinals and White Sox to your "won't be a fan" list too. I'd suggest the Cubs... but I don't think I'd really want to inflict being a Cubs fan on someone else, I already got my son hooked on them and I kinda feel bad about it.

[k5wTvu9f]

I personally remember him for being one of the greatest true 5-tool players to have ever played the game.

You are not representative of the majority

[foltdan]

You are not representative of the majority

Oh I know I'm not... but honestly, steroids became a part of the game... and I still believe that Bonds belongs in the Hall of Fame, though I doubt he'll get in... at least not for a while. Then again, I still maintain that the Hall of Fame isn't legitimate due to the exclusion of Pete Rose.

[k5wTvu9f]

Good suggestions so far!

... btw, you can suggest teams not on the list ...

.

Why not The Cubs
One day they will win the World Series
I know how it felt in 2004
It is the best feeling
Get on board

[fedelwet]

Why not The Cubs
One day they will win the World Series
I know how it felt in 2004
It is the best feeling
Get on board

Good call ... good call. I do love underdogs! ... Beaver Fan here ... (football)

[foltdan]

Good call ... good call. I do love underdogs! ... Beaver Fan here ... (football)

Well, becoming a Cubs fan would make you the ultimate underdog fan in baseball. Oh, and c'mon... Oregon State? That makes you an underdog fan in the Pac-12, but try rooting for a non-AQ team... then you can be an underdog fan.