I was listening to ESPN NEw York 1050 the other day, and I overheard the hosts talking about how baseball isn't Americas sport anymore. One host then wondered if the NBA was overtaking MLB as being more popular, especially in the NY area now that Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire are bringing excitement back to the Garden.
I am a huge Yankees fan, and have been since growing up during the dynasty years. Jeter, Knoblauch, Tino, Paul O'Neill, Brosius and others are some of my favorite athletes of all time, and they really helped me love the sport of baseball.
Now, people thinks kids growing up don't care for baseball, as it is too slow and boring. I feel that many people do feel that way. I have many sports loving friends who dislike baseball because it is too slow. For me, Baseball is a thrill. It makes my summer so much better, and some games are so dramatic, it is a sport that keeps you on edge and biting your nails when the game is so close. That one game winning hit or strikeout is thrilling. I love baseball, and I really like basketball. But to say that the MLB is dying, especially in the NY area, is absurd. The Yankees are sports, one of the most recognizable franchises out there. The Mets are a joke, but hey one day they will be good.
NY is a basketball loving town yes. There are courts on every street, hoops in many driveways. It is easy to get a group of friends and just play. However, baseball is what has defined New York, in my opinion. The Yankees gave the city some of its greatest moments, its biggest triumphs.
Baseball is here to stay, and stay it will.
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