tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21461874.post6217147373290519057..comments2024-03-01T03:33:40.642-05:00Comments on Pilgrims at Oak Ridge: Why Baseball is better than Football.Aubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07821592360402715054noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21461874.post-51611096031642152582008-09-09T09:39:00.000-04:002008-09-09T09:39:00.000-04:00I heard an interesting analysis by a local sports ...I heard an interesting analysis by a local sports talk radio personality that professional football really didn't take off in popularity until they exploited the statistical aspect of it, and started fantasy (back in the 70s I think he said).<BR/><BR/>I like your seven reasons - baseball is just easier to connect with. While I love football (and I started loving it before I got into the statistics), baseball will always hold a place in my heart.<BR/><BR/>I do have to respectfully disagree with #2, though, since baseball's specialization has increased even in my short lifetime. I think it's a bit ridiculous how teams pay millions of dollars to set up men who only pitch the 8th inning, or left-handed specialists who come in for one batter, etc. It's getting to be a bit much for me.<BR/><BR/>Now please excuse me, I have a fantasy football team to attend to.Joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06989619706088402173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21461874.post-63702004741005826832008-09-08T20:49:00.000-04:002008-09-08T20:49:00.000-04:00Nice post. I'll have to send my friend Joel your w...Nice post. I'll have to send my friend Joel your way, he will enjoy this post. (Baseball fans have biblical names like Joel.)Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03908805430109059630noreply@blogger.com