You Always Remember Your First...

There are two schools of thought. The first school believes you should dip your toe into the water before you get into the pool, preparing yourself both mentally and physically for the temperature of the water. The second school of thought says you should simply jump in, throwing caution to the wind and your body into the pool. Valedictorians of this second school employ the cannon ball as a means of entry. I prescribe to the second school's way of thinking.

In this instance this blog would be the pool.

In 2001 the Seattle Mariners won 116 games. That's tied for the most games that any team has won in any season of any sport...ever. 

Alright, full disclosure I didn't look that last part up.

But the rest was all fact, and since that time they have yet to return to the playoffs. Since 2001.

Think about that...think about it long, think about it hard. How old were you in 2001? Probably younger than you are now. How old were your parents? More than likely also younger. 

Fact -

In 2001 America had never had a Cherry Dr. Pepper...or a black president.

The fact is it's been too long, and this blog will focus on that tragedy. The tragedy that the Seattle Mariners have lived in a sad neighborhood named mediocrity for the better part of the last decade.

Sad Face Emoticon.

What should you expect from this blog?

 

Reading this blog should entertain you. If it doesn't I've missed the mark. While the focus will be baseball, I shan't be afraid to explore other avenues and genres of writing in an effort to keep both myself and my reader entertained. Feel free to offer your insights (they are both encouraged and necessary from what I read about blogs). As well as anything else that's on your mind. Things like jokes, riddles, and general musings surrounding topics of the day are always appreciated.

Final Thought -

The Seattle Mariners are the greatest baseball team on the face of the Earth...and for that, I will make no apologies.