I was able to watch day one of spring training and it seemed like those guys were proud to be representing their city's baseball clubs. As our weather begins to turn for the better, the baseball bats begin cracking and the sunflower seeds are-a-spittin'. It's only spring training, but America's favorite pastime is yet again upon us. I was never a great baseball player, but I love the sport and know tons about it. My love for this game reaches as far back as watching Atlanta Braves games as a child in Duluth, Ga. As we get further and further away from the days of the strike, its becoming more and more apparent how much this game means to people. Seats are starting to fill up at the ballparks and children are wearing their clubs colors yet again.
On to basketball (the sport I can play). The level of these games are rising to a level beyond imagination. Many of these teams are playing for their last breath of the season. I see teams like, Duke, Kentucky, Syracuse, and others raising their game to a level that shows dominance. While these teams take control, I see lesser known teams believing they too can play with the big boys. Every player on every team leaves any and all sweat and blood on the court just to play another day. As a Georgia fan, I see a team starting to understand and even expect to win. Something not shown in the recent past. There are teams like Uconn, Ole Miss, Florida, rutgers all playing for a spot in that big tournament.
This time of year is amazing and every year is one of the best times to be a sports fan in America!
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