So here we are folks, six days away from opening day of the 2008 baseball season, which will be held in our home, the nation's capital. A brand new ballpark awaits, which has kept the city abuzz in anticipation for going on three years now. Something about watching baseball in RFK didn't feel right, whether it was the lack of a baseball stadium feel or the fact that it simply reminded us of greater times for the cities true sons, the Washington Redskins.
We will now be perched along the banks of the Potomac, in serene Nationals Park packed with hometown food vendors and an open outfield view, instead of only sausage stands and the cookie cutter stadium design. Alas, there was no debate in whether to purchase season tickets this year, and that we did despite our increasing gambling debts and alcoholic spending habits. But what about the team? Are we going to be competitive this season, and does it even really matter anyway? With the 'Skins being the letdown they normally are, Georgetown tanking as a two seed because of their refusal to put a hand in Stephen Curry's face, and the Wizards usual playoff meltdown approaching, Washingtonians have their hopes for a contender set rather low for these 'Nats. In fact, anything above .500 will be a monumental turnaround.
Nevertheless, we'll be here all season monitoring the team and stadiums progress. For instance, will our pitching hold up despite numerous injuries and an overall lack of talent? Fuck if we know. What's it like taking the metro with 30,000 other people? What do you think, it sucks balls. What are the odds that we will be cut off from purchasing another beer by the third inning? About 9/5. How many times can you eat Ben's Chili Bowl in one week? Infinity times. And so on...
We'll see ya around, and here's to hoping that DMeatri gets the opening day start over Nick. Not so much for his talent, we just like to watch him fall over while chasing fly balls (odds of happening: 2/1 each game).
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