My interest in the 2009 baseball season so far

May 14, 2009 / Filed under: Baseball, Sports, Video Embed

I haven't really been into the Cubs this season. I knew going into it, I would have very little passion for the team that exited the playoffs the last two seasons without so much as lifting a finger of confidence or effort. My own confidence in them has therefore been drained, and the only thing that will bring it back is some better post-season performances. I mean, give us something to hold onto. Something to say, "hey, well least they went down fighting." Cubs fans can't even say that.

The Chicago Bulls - at midseason, you wouldn't have even thought they'd make the playoffs this past season, let alone give the defending champions a run for their money. Turns out the Bulls lost in the first round of the playoffs, but that's OK - because they put on a heck of a show. They played like they wanted to be there - and won some games, and made it worthwhile. The point is, they gave the fans something to hold onto.

Now, I love baseball, and will watch it whenever I can find the time - the subtleties of the game are enjoyable to watch and learn.

However, the Cubs just don't deserve such a loyal fan base, after their complete dissolution the past two seasons, while having (arguably) one of the best teams in baseball.

I am not abandoning the Cubs, by any means. I'll always be a Cubs fan. I just would like to see some progression in the playoffs - something to build off of.

Following the Reds instead

Honestly, instead of watching the Cubs, this season I'm having more fun following the Reds and Adam Rosales - the player from my hometown who attended the same high school as me, and crossed paths playing little league as well.

Now this is exciting. Just seeing him out there playing for a major league team... I still can't get over it. It's just amazing. I remember that face from when I was a young boy on the baseball diamonds of my hometown of Park Ridge, IL.

To see him all grown up and playing for a big league team is inspirational and great fun.

I plan on following him all season long, with the hopes that he remains in a Reds uniform as long as possible (there's a chance he could be sent down to the minors again).

Until then, though - we'll enjoy watching his first two homeruns as a big league player, over and over:

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