Before I go all in on this game today, as I will shortly, I wanted to share with those of you who read this blog that I am at peace with what the Guardians have accomplished this season. The thought that we (me included) would be second-guessing a Guardians' baseball game on October 17th is the sweetest of dichotomies.
I truly believe they have a chance to win today. Not just a puncher's chance in a heavyweight boxing match but, rather, a chance, by playing Guardians baseball, of advancing to the next round of the playoffs
Looking back over this season as I did this morning, reminded me of what joy and relief from the every day that this team has brought to me this season. They are, to Cleveland and especially to Cleveland baseball fans, whether you refer to yourselves as fans of the Indians or the Guardians, a blessing that doesn't come around every day. Our manager, Terrry Francona, is a blessing that doesn't come to Cleveland even every generation. He has smoothed out the lean times and raised up the good times to a higher level. I can honestly say, remembering the Indians from when I was a kid, that the possibility of having a winning team every year never crossed my mind, let alone was an expectation.
This season has shown me what a group of individuals, working on the field and behind the scenes, can accomplish, even in the presence of adversity and long odds.
So, here's to our Guardians and here's to you, my fellow fans.
Now, it's time to go get my game face on.
Go Guardians!
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