My second contribution for 27 Outs Baseball
On this date, my second article for 27 Outs Baseball was published. One of the things I really liked about this group was that they keep their posts positive. I always strive for the same. Maybe a little self-deprecation, maybe a wee bit of playful mocking of one or two rival sports teams, etc, but that's about it. These folks operated the same way: No rants, no bashing, no promoting one team over another. Fair, fun, supportive and encouraging stuff. In this post, which I'd thought about writing here and elsewhere, I came close to violating that philosophy, as I took on fans who seem irritated at other fans who enjoy the game differently, who don't watch the game exclusively from their seat. My intention here was a defense—a celebration, really—of the more laid-back baseball fan. Enjoy... A Hat Tip to the Casual Fan Full disclosure: I’ve never filled out a scorecard at a baseball game. I’ve fumbled with them on my softball teams, but they are not something I’m intereste