A Diversion of Some Sorts

This morning I was listening to the radio and I heard a new commercial for the Rochester Red Wings. The spot began with a very patriotic sound of music and a voice over talking about how in the 1930's and 1940's baseball was America's game. Now with our current economic crisis, the spot urged people to go to baseball games as a diversion. Two different times, but it is still the same message - go to a baseball game.

It got me to thinking. A baseball game is what we need. I'm not saying turning on the TV and watching the YES Network is the answer but actually going out to a baseball game. You leave your home where some of us feel the stress, paying bills, talking to loved ones about the pressure of a down economy and go out to the ballpark. Get some air into your lungs. Get lost in the joy of watching baseball this leisurely game where time is not a vital factor.

Look at the 1930's and 1940's, America was hurting. The roaring 20's brought baseball to the forefront of American living. But just as soon as it was going well, we run into The Great Depression and World War II. Let's not forget that FDR demanded that games be played to boost morale and the people still went out. People bought tickets even though they may have lost their job or had a loved one over seas. Hell the troops enjoyed it via Armed Forces Radio.

The games may not be a matter of life or death but the three-four hours outside of the home, the office, outside of a stressful world is worth spending six dollars on a Red Wings ticket. I love going out to a game, which is usually twenty times a year and it's the best medicine for a tough time looking for work or thinking about my financial situation. It's baseball, it's game is relaxing and fun at the same time. So folks, let's help out our local economy and let's support an American made product of minor league baseball.


ROC SPORTS NET 2009