The Joy of Being a FAN!

It never fails sometimes along the way, in the business of sports media/TV/radio/journalism/entertainment, we are told "be objective," "be fair," "be opinionated, but, don't root for a certain team," or "you can't have a favorite team." I disagree completely! Being a "fan" is what got me interested in this career more than 30 years ago. Having my teams win gives me a lot of enjoyment. I've continued to do my best to be objective, when necessary. I have fun with the way I talk about the teams I don't love because of my loyalty to my favorite teams. But, it's all for the love of the game and for the entertainment and sense of humor I try to have every time I turn on the microphone. Because as much as we love it, it's only sports, it's not life, it's not death, it's not disease or hunger. For now, I am having a bunch of fun, extra fun, because my team is still in it, and even has a chance to win it all. The Dodgers have had a rough rough few years recently, mainly, because of bad ownership! I must say, my life has been a struggle at times too, this year especially, but The Dodgers are helping me along. The Blue team that I have been loyal to for over 40 years is here for me, as my escape, as my happy moment as my joy each day. For those out there who have spent their professional years trying to be objective, I'm sorry. What do you turn to, as your escape when times are tough? For me, that time is now and it is the L.A. Dodgers! Thank you Magic Johnson, Stan Kasten and Guggenheim baseball, you have officially brought back the energy to Dodger Stadium. "From the South Bay to the valley, from the west side to the east side, Everybody's very happy, 'Cause the sun is shining all the time, it looks like another perfect day, I love L.A."