What about winter?

What about Winter?!

A coworker of mine, who I should say has no imagination, nor creativity are talking and I mention this site. He asks me what I am going to do when the season ends. Will I keep talking baseball? He is a Met fan but only when they're winning and doesn't really follow sports.

Honestly, there are excactly three things I can talk about, everyday, all day, all the time. Excactly three. Baseball being number two. So, to answer his question, no, I will not talk about baseball in the off season, unless its something interesting, like a trade or a new ballpark or I got my Nationals tickets! etc. I don't follow basketball, football or hockey so I am not traveling in the winter. Besides, my job and finances won't allow me. But he asks me what is so special about ballpark chasing, and I tell him that is mainly a hobby and my love for the game. Besides what's so good about an indoor arena? Other then the exterior or the building, they all look the same. I know that all ballparks have a same layout and are all played in the same diamond shape, but they are all different. You can't tell me that AT&T Park looks like the Sky-dome...no.

So, that was something I wanted to share with my ballpark buddies, feel free to comment.

Rich

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Comment by Mary (17) on July 10, 2011 at 8:15am: In the off-season I do try to follow the fall leagues in Arizona, also the Dominican League. You are right, though, a tough slog! Reading books about baseball, and devouring the next season's schedule for planning ballpark trips takes up some hobby time.

Comment by Craig (17) on July 9, 2011 at 5:09pm: For myself, there is nothing like baseball season! With that being said, I do follow football and basketball so it does make the winter months seem to go by quicker. I agree with Diane that it is good to take time off from things you love--it makes the heart grow fonder!

I would say most active chasers are busy dreaming and planning their following season ballpark trips during the off season.

Comment by Diane (10) on July 9, 2011 at 3:13pm: What are your other two subjects?

As far as winter, I do feel a little bummed about it sometimes. Between the shorter days and no baseball, November-February is less fun. I figured out that going to Spring Training eases the winter blues. Although, as you mentioned, that is money and vacation time that is can't be used during the regular season.

I think, in general, though, it's best to have time off, even from great things.