In the line at Raley Field
Standing in line awaiting an opportunity to view the three, count em', three World Series trophies, I am compelled to write about the pride that I feel right now.
The San Francisco Giants have gone from team I love unconditionally, to a team that finally loved me back. A die-hard fan of a team doesn't root for the team strictly for them to win a title. But when your team reaches the pinnacle and succeeds, its the same feeling as watching your child win a first place prize. You would love them either way, but damn it feels good to get the win.
My "baby" is now being followed by many individuals who weren't sure, even a couple of years ago, that they were Giants fans. When they won in 2010, my most common reaction from other people was congratulations. Not that the Giants won. But that a team I had followed so passionately for all those years had finally did it. And I take major pride in the fact that I was there from the beginning.
Over the years I have converted some to become fans. But my focus has always been on the team first. The sellouts help the team's finances, and could assist in improving the team. But the core fan still drives this team.
The San Francisco Giants have gone from team I love unconditionally, to a team that finally loved me back. A die-hard fan of a team doesn't root for the team strictly for them to win a title. But when your team reaches the pinnacle and succeeds, its the same feeling as watching your child win a first place prize. You would love them either way, but damn it feels good to get the win.
My "baby" is now being followed by many individuals who weren't sure, even a couple of years ago, that they were Giants fans. When they won in 2010, my most common reaction from other people was congratulations. Not that the Giants won. But that a team I had followed so passionately for all those years had finally did it. And I take major pride in the fact that I was there from the beginning.
Over the years I have converted some to become fans. But my focus has always been on the team first. The sellouts help the team's finances, and could assist in improving the team. But the core fan still drives this team.
There are plenty of fans here today. Many who are my age or older who never attended a game at Candlestick. I hold no ill will toward them. I just know deep inside that I should be ushered to the front of this line.
The 2010 season, my family went to the fanfest at AT&T Park. We were able to walk right up, and see all the players, and have a great time. The following year, they stopped allowing people in because of the mass amount of people who showed up. Where were these people at the beginning of the year?
The 2010 season, my family went to the fanfest at AT&T Park. We were able to walk right up, and see all the players, and have a great time. The following year, they stopped allowing people in because of the mass amount of people who showed up. Where were these people at the beginning of the year?
I have 3 rings! And don't you forget it. I never say we when I talk about the team's I follow. But when it comes to winning championships, I have put in enough blood, sweat, and tears to say I have 3 championships. In fact, I feel as though I have put more work in than a guys like Dan Uggla. Yet he will probably be getting a ring. I deserve it more, so what do I get?
I get the feeling of completeness for at least a few months. Before spring training. Then this whole process starts over again. If you love your teams, you treat them like family. And all those fans are family too. Some just come to the party when things are going well. I hope this group will continue to follow the team in the future, even during the lean years. I will.
I get the feeling of completeness for at least a few months. Before spring training. Then this whole process starts over again. If you love your teams, you treat them like family. And all those fans are family too. Some just come to the party when things are going well. I hope this group will continue to follow the team in the future, even during the lean years. I will.