Sunday, July 10, 2005
There Is Crying in the Olympics
I'm very sad to hear that the IOC voted to drop baseball and softball from the 2012 Olympic games. Not to jump to conspiracy conclusions but by dropping two sports and not replacing them with other events, I believe this is a purposeful smack to the face of United States athletes and that's a real shame. Baseball is often thought of as an American game because it was developed here ("invented" is not at all accurate) but at this point the game is played in many different countries around the world. Softball is kind of a sillier version of baseball but it too has a growing following. Of course, there is no professional major-league softball for the women to turn to, so they've been dealt a much harsher blow.
Some may point fingers at Major League Baseball for not sending a "Dream Team" to the Olympics or for not taking a harder stance against steroids but that's bullshit. The IOC rejected baseball; it's their fault, period. Nothing to do now but look forward to theWorld Cup, er, World Baseball Classic.
Some may point fingers at Major League Baseball for not sending a "Dream Team" to the Olympics or for not taking a harder stance against steroids but that's bullshit. The IOC rejected baseball; it's their fault, period. Nothing to do now but look forward to the
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that's true, baseball is certainly considered america's favorite past time (although, lately, I wonder if that name is still true). I mean, I grew up watching Field of Dreams and that movie with Gena Davis, Rosie O'Donnel, and Madonna (what was it called again?)
I like watching baseball here because the mariners have ichiro and he's pretty damn hot but that's besides the point. :)
I like watching baseball here because the mariners have ichiro and he's pretty damn hot but that's besides the point. :)
I still think baseball counts as our "national pasttime" even though the TV ratings have recently shown football and auto racing are actually just as popular.
Of those three sports, baseball has the widest appeal worldwide by far. Did you know they started a league in China just so the Chinese players could make a decent showing in 2008 in Beijing? That's why I think the IOC's decision is a travesty.
コメントがあります？ Type something, please. It's less work for me.Of those three sports, baseball has the widest appeal worldwide by far. Did you know they started a league in China just so the Chinese players could make a decent showing in 2008 in Beijing? That's why I think the IOC's decision is a travesty.
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