I am a Phillies fanatic. An absolute die-hard. I know that in a city like Philadelphia, the title of "die-hard fan" doesn't carry quite as much weight as in other towns because of how incredibly passionate we are as a whole. I am one of some 46,000 screaming, crying, laughing, cheering die-hard fans every time I walk into our beloved Citizens Bank Park. I am one of the hundreds of thousand fans who stood along Broad Street, chanting, partying, celebrating in 2008. I am one of the, probably, millions of fans who long for that feeling of ending another season as the best team in major league baseball.
What is so amazing to me, as a continual supporter of the professional organization that has amassed more losses than any other team in any sport, is how I know that I am never alone. Never have I felt that I am the only fan feeling a certain way. When we lose, I know that someone else feels my intense need for negativity. When we win, I know that someone else agrees that we are the best team in the bigs. When Ruben Amaro, Jr. trades for Cliff Lee, or Roy Halladay, or Hunter Pence, I know that someone else thinks that we are unstoppable. When Ruben Amaro, Jr. signs Bobby Abreu at age 39, I know that many other people agree that this is quite possibly the most pointless signing in the history of professional baseball. The feeling of togetherness, the notion that we are all a part of something so much bigger than ourselves, is what makes me so proud to be a fan of the team wearing red pinstripes.
I know what it's like to be a fan in Philadelphia. I know the angst. I know the pain. I know the heartbreak, the confusion, and the absolute, undying desire to hoist championship trophies. And I also know that I have an opinion - an opinion shared by so many. So, I've decided to create a space where I can write about how I feel.
If you've read my other blog (thank you to those who have) you know that much of what I've written in the public sphere has been very diary-like. I have used that space as an opportunity to reflect on my life. While, to some readers (very few, I'm sure) this may have been mildly entertaining, I plan on using this blog for Philadelphia Phillies posts only. This is a place where fans can come and reflect on our season in its current state, written through the eyes of a fellow fan. I am not a journalist. I am not a non-biased reporter. I am, though, a passionate fan with opinions aplenty.
Baseball season is upon us. Spring Training is just days away. And I feel like a giddy school girl on Christmas morning. Let's Go Phillies.
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