Baseball fan or just a collector?

[OhioLawyerF5]

I watch as close to 162 Reds games per season as I can. Baseball is my true passion, and collecting is a way to enjoy the sport even more while at the same time connecting me with my childhood.

[Chris-Counts]

I used to assume that anyone who would collect cards loves the game of baseball and follows it with great devotion — like me. But I've met a couple collectors over the years who seem to have little interest in the game, but still collect cards. One has a beautiful type card set, while the other collects T206 portraits, and even showed me a Plank.

[BioCRN]

I hate the Yankees. I don't care about Cleveland.

I feel bad for people not being a fan of the current game and missing this game right now.

[Chris-Counts]

I was in heaven over the Tigers' run until Cleveland beat 'em. Now I'm rooting for Cleveland, and I'm hoping they can keep it going against the dreaded Death Star. Tonight's game was a beauty.

Originally Posted by BioCRN

I hate the Yankees. I don't care about Cleveland.

I feel bad for people not being a fan of the current game and missing this game right now.

[BioCRN]

Originally Posted by Chris Counts

I was in heaven over the Tigers' run until Cleveland beat 'em. Now I'm rooting for Cleveland, and I'm hoping they can keep it going against the dreaded Death Star. Tonight's game was a beauty.

Tigers had 1 guy hit more than 20 HR (24).

They only had 2 regulars with a .330+ ob% and 3 guys hitting better than .250 avg, the highest .262.

They had 1 starting pitcher throw more than 112.1ip and they would have had a second if they didn't trade him away mid-season.

10 games over .500 and almost made it to the ALCS, losing a 3-2 series. I dunno how, but they got that far.

[sbfinley]

Love the game. I probably watch at least parts of ~200 games a season on TV. It helps that my wife and kids also love the game. If my wife’s Reds, my Cardinals, or my son’s Braves are on they are just as happy to watch that as any other TV show. Sunday nights are family game night and we’ll sit and watch Sunday Night Baseball and play board games or Spades. Over the past couple of years as our kids have become teens our house has also turned into a defacto hangout for both my son’s and daughter’s friends group since we’re on the centrally located in main neighborhood and it’s a 5-10 minute walk for 75% of the school. I’m pretty sure I feed more kids on a daily basis that aren’t mine then are mine… But the kids all know I have MLB.TV so I’ve noticed an uptick of kids knocking on the door asking if they can watch certain games during the summer.

[bk400]

Originally Posted by sbfinley

Love the game. I probably watch at least parts of ~200 games a season on TV. It helps that my wife and kids also love the game. If my wife’s Reds, my Cardinals, or my son’s Braves are on they are just as happy to watch that as any other TV show. Sunday nights are family game night and we’ll sit and watch Sunday Night Baseball and play board games or Spades. Over the past couple of years as our kids have become teens our house has also turned into a defacto hangout for both my son’s and daughter’s friends group since we’re on the centrally located in main neighborhood and it’s a 5-10 minute walk for 75% of the school. I’m pretty sure I feed more kids on a daily basis that aren’t mine then are mine… But the kids all know I have MLB.TV so I’ve noticed an uptick of kids knocking on the door asking if they can watch certain games during the summer.

You're a rich man, indeed. Well done.

[LEHR]

Originally Posted by sbfinley

Love the game. I probably watch at least parts of ~200 games a season on TV. It helps that my wife and kids also love the game. If my wife’s Reds, my Cardinals, or my son’s Braves are on they are just as happy to watch that as any other TV show. Sunday nights are family game night and we’ll sit and watch Sunday Night Baseball and play board games or Spades. Over the past couple of years as our kids have become teens our house has also turned into a defacto hangout for both my son’s and daughter’s friends group since we’re on the centrally located in main neighborhood and it’s a 5-10 minute walk for 75% of the school. I’m pretty sure I feed more kids on a daily basis that aren’t mine then are mine… But the kids all know I have MLB.TV so I’ve noticed an uptick of kids knocking on the door asking if they can watch certain games during the summer.

Great post. You've won the important game.
As a teen my wife had a best friend with great parents and their house was THE hangout for a lot of kids. My wife still mentions that at times 25+ years later.