It's late October and the cities of Dallas and San Francisco are captivated by Major League Baseball. A decade ago the 49ers and Cowboys were the teams being talked about for winning games while their baseball counterparts struggled, but now their roles have been reversed.
As I mentioned earlier in the year (Rangers post from June), anything was possible with the Rangers once they were in the playoffs. It doesn't hurt that they added that Cliff Lee guy to solidify their pitching rotation. The addition of Lee combined with the emergence of C.J. Wilson has made the Rangers a legitimate threat to win it all. They are currently trailing the Giants 8-4 in the 6th inning of Game 1 as I type this, but I don't think these Rangers will go quietly.
People may be tired of hearing the "Josh Hamilton Story" but I think it is incredibly refreshing. The man isn't perfect but he sure does have a mature perspective of the role baseball plays in his life. If you didn't catch his post-game interview after the ALCS, check it out below (this was the best quality video I could find):
It is amazing how much publicity some stories get that are, to put it bluntly, a pure waste of time. Anytime an athlete shows this kind of grace in winning (or losing for that matter), I will be proud to use my small venue to help make sure their words are heard. It is a great feeling to know that you have already won a prize that is eternal and bigger than anything a sport or scoreboard can provide. Congratulations to Josh Hamilton!
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