Batter up!

Ah! Spring is when a young man’s fancy turns to…..baseball!   Yes, it’s time to take me out to the ballgame. To feel the sun on my face, to taste the cold beer in my mouth, and to root for my favorite team!

Let's do a little spring training ourselves by watching Ken Burns’ Baseball, which is about the history of baseball, from the 1840’s to 1994: interviews, photographs, and film footage.It's a very informative and interesting DVD.

For some light-hearted look at baseball, watch MLB Bloopers: the funny side of baseball. It recounts tales that happened during the game as well as off the field with the players.

Others of note are: Eight Men Out – based on the real-life scandal of 1919, Pride of the Yankees – starring Gary Cooper as Lou Gehrig, who at the peak of his career with the NY Yankees, was cut down by ALS. A League of Their Own  – based on the true story of the All-American girls professional baseball League  that was formed while the men were at war in 1943.

More recently, 42: the Jackie Robinson Story – the first African American major league player of the modern era.

I'm looking forward to this year, filled with the hope and the promise of a great year!!