It’s been a while since the last post, but last night I had the opportunity to attend the BBWAA Awards Dinner in New York City. It was a once in a lifetime event that I’d love to make an annual tradition.
As a newly minted Board Member for the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation (more on that another time – but please do visit and learn more here), I was there on business. Representing the organization we worked to make connections with players and personnel throughout the industry.
At the same time, it was again a chance to be a fan. Among the writers and players, agents and front office personnel, a small but significant group of children accompanied their parents. Watching their joy at seeing Jose Altuve and Aaron Judge receive their awards, and cornering Carlos Beltran in the lobby for an autograph was an experience in and of itself. While I didn’t indulge myself, I wasn’t too far away from the young kid who asked Bernie Williams for an autograph 20 years ago.
Last night was a reminder of what baseball can be. It wasn’t a night talking about stats and value, free agent markets and trade rumors, but a celebration of the Game, The Players, and The Fans.
Blog to be Named Later 