And So It Begins...

Here We Go Connor,

Your first Phillies game as a living human. You are in a very similar situation as I was during my first year as a person. Before this past year the previous Philadelphia championship was the 1983 76ers--I was born in 1984. I had to wait 24 years to see the Phillies win the World Series, and by that time I was already here in Las Vegas. You missed the World Series by only a few months, so right now you can say, as I did for years, that Philly hasn't won a championship since you've been alive. I don't think there has been a better example of the circle of life since Rafiki held up Simba over the cliff.

Anyway, enjoy your first game on Sunday, and don't worry if you fall asleep in the 2nd inning, watching baseball is pretty boring until you're old enough to drink beer. Also, if your grandfather starts yelling and swearing at the TV, don't worry, he hasn't gone crazy, it's probably Pat Burrell's fault. Oh wait, he's gone, I wonder whose fault it will be this year... my guess is Carlos Ruiz, but only time will tell.

The important thing to remember is to enjoy this season because we are the defending champions, and I've never been able to say that... In the words of the great Chase Utley, "World F--Wait I forgot, this is a G-rated blog-- you'll find out soon enough how awesome Chase Utley is.

Have fun on Sunday, Go Phils, talk to you soon.

Your Favorite Uncle,

Kevin