I became a hockey nut in my late teens. I viewed baseball as an American game. It took hold in 1993 with the Canadiens Stanley Cup win. Hockey was Canadian and something to be proud of.
In 2004, after I was already pissed off about the Forum being destroyed to make more money, the season was cut short due to a lock out over money. I was so disenchanted that I have not watched an NHL game since.
In the absence of the Stanley Cup playoffs, I began watching Spring Training MLB games. The Jays were the local team. I became a Jays fan. They sucked a lot for many years, but I hung in there.
The Red Sox became my Post Season team, and I was treated to several World Series winning seasons. I really became a baseball fan. I have four teams now, including the Dodgers and Cubbies.
I love the numbers. I love the metrics. I love the duel between the pitcher and batter. I love the psychology of the duel. I love how the funner on first changes the game. I love how the National League rules change the game. I love inter-league games. I love baseball.
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