Taking in a ballgame

Went to the Reds-Angels baseball game last night at Great American Ballpark.

Someday I'll have season tickets.

The Reds lost 6-3, but at least the weather was great. And anyway, you just can't beat the atmosphere anytime you're at a live sporting event.

Reds CF Josh Hamilton is seeming to emerge as a serious player to contend with. Great arm, great running speed, great power, and the intangible ability to make an impact on the game when it counts most (clutch hitting, key defensive plays, etc). If he turns out to be the kind of player he is emerging as, and if he stays healthy, Hamilton could be a force for years to come.

Meanwhile, rumors have been spreading about a possible trade of LF Adam Dunn. And rightly so: Dunn can't run, can't field, has only an average arm, and takes a 'whatever' attitude about the game. Although he will hit more solo home runs than most, that is his one and only asset. Unfortunately, championships aren't won with solo home runs from guys hitting .260 -- and even then he never seems to be able to hit the big one when we need it most. In fact, he's on track to strike out 200 times this year. Awful.