Barb’s Burblings

I was there on April 4, when the Orioles began their season. It was really good for a couple months. I was there last night, as they packed it in before the final series of the season, in Tampa Bay. It was really bad for a couple months.
Last night was really the ideal kind of game for the situation. I wasn’t really rooting for the Orioles to win, but I didn’t want them to lose. The Yankees needed to win to keep their 1 game lead over Boston, so I wanted the Yankees to win. But I hate seeing the O’s lose. It worked out well. New York scored a lot early in the game, so I could whole-heartedly cheer for the Orioles to come back. It didn’t work; the O’s lost 8-4. And it was sad without Brian playing (who, by the way, won Oriole of the Year for 2005).
It’s hard being an O’s fan. We all hate Angelos. A lot of people say that fans should boycott, but that doesn’t sit well with me. I don’t support Angelos, but I support the guys–Brian and Miggy and Javy and Melvin and the rest. (Well, except Kline, because he sucks.) (And Julio.) (OK, there might be a few more.) The thought of them play to these tiny crowds makes me sad. So, come April 3, when the O’s open the season against the Devil Rays, I’ll try to be there.
Of course I’ll follow the playoffs and such, but the baseball season is over. Right now I’m bucking myself up by reading The Boys of Summer. And with any luck (ha!), maybe there’ll be some interesting developments during the offseason. But…I’m not holding my breath.
Current song in my head:
“Iko Iko” by Zap Mama