One of the questions most often asked of the starting lineup of The Baseball Project is "Who's your favorite team?" It's a complicated question. Like most Americans, all four of us have called many places our home during our years. Do you support the team of your birth or the team that plays where you're living now? But you know what? Maybe, just maybe, you don't have to choose.
As a kid in Arizona we didn't have our own team, but I was drawn to the Braves of Aaron, Mathews and Spahn. When we moved to The Bay I got McCovey, Marichal and Mays. It was heaven and then in '68 the A's came along. With Captain Sal, Reggie, Joe Rudi, and Rollie, having two teams to love was out of sight. When Seattle became home I spent my nights in the Dome. I still think the Mariners, Giants and A's are all right!
A fair weather fan is not what I am, even though my zip code has changed. I might smile and enjoy where I'm currently employed, but your soul can't be rearranged. It's hard to understand, it's so hard to understand a fair weather fan.
I grew up outside of Minneapolis, glued to the radio and the '70's Twins, and the sad sound of crying when they didn't score enough runs for a Blyleven win. Now I reside in New York City, so I got a little thing for the pinstripes. But when the Twins face the Yanks in the ALDS, you know who this small town girl likes...
And there's bass player Pete, always fast on his feet. No home team, then for sure. He stays fast and loose but if he had to choose, it'd be the Washington Senators.
I grew up in LA to the sweet sounds of Vin Scully. That's how I went to bed most every night. There ain't a prettier park than the one in Chavez Ravine. I've seen many games by the palm trees and the lights. But I sure do love Manhattan -- I took on the AL team in '93. But now that Torre and Mattingly have moved to LA, it makes it so much easier for me.
As a kid in Arizona we didn't have our own team, but I was drawn to the Braves of Aaron, Mathews and Spahn. When we moved to The Bay I got McCovey, Marichal and Mays. It was heaven and then in '68 the A's came along. With Captain Sal, Reggie, Joe Rudi, and Rollie, having two teams to love was out of sight. When Seattle became home I spent my nights in the Dome. I still think the Mariners, Giants and A's are all right!
A fair weather fan is not what I am, even though my zip code has changed. I might smile and enjoy where I'm currently employed, but your soul can't be rearranged. It's hard to understand, it's so hard to understand a fair weather fan.
I grew up outside of Minneapolis, glued to the radio and the '70's Twins, and the sad sound of crying when they didn't score enough runs for a Blyleven win. Now I reside in New York City, so I got a little thing for the pinstripes. But when the Twins face the Yanks in the ALDS, you know who this small town girl likes...
And there's bass player Pete, always fast on his feet. No home team, then for sure. He stays fast and loose but if he had to choose, it'd be the Washington Senators.
I grew up in LA to the sweet sounds of Vin Scully. That's how I went to bed most every night. There ain't a prettier park than the one in Chavez Ravine. I've seen many games by the palm trees and the lights. But I sure do love Manhattan -- I took on the AL team in '93. But now that Torre and Mattingly have moved to LA, it makes it so much easier for me.