The World Series Rainout and Philadelphia

Jeff Passan at Yahoo! Sports says Baseball’s crown event is beyond repair due to the handling of the game in face of the weather.

Phil Sheridan at the Inquirer, in a much linked to piece, says it’s the league’s pursuit of television ratings that’s to blame.

Jayson Stark at ESPN says that now, no matter what the story of this World Series will be about the weather.

Maybe all this is true.

What isn’t however, is Michael Radano’s characterization of Philadelphia, in light of this, as the angriest place on Earth. I’m so tired of the stereotypes branded about of Philly sports fans and Philadelphia. Anger relies on being surprised by something that you don’t expect. Most folks I know looked at what happened and simply said “only in Philadelphia”. Everyone I know is looking forward to the game. Not angry. Anxious about yet another letdown. But that’s it. I think most just simply stand behind the team and believe.

Go Phillies!

Go Phillies!

Susie Madrak commented on the possibility some folks just may not care about this World Series since the two teams involved aren’t the usual suspects – but like last night shown – you’re going to get get great baseball. Every game is going to be a nail biter.

Interesting places to get some World Series news:

Ballbug from Memeorandum.

Philly Future: Phillies Search – see what the Philly blogosphere is saying.

We’ll miss you Star

The Philadelphia region is less one terrific soul this morning – Star C. Foster, 33, as died of a sudden pulmonary embolism. More at Philly Future.

I spend too much time following too many people online – I always ment to get to know Star better. I have her blog, her interactive fiction, and her pictures for that, but it’s not the same.

She will be missed by many across this region, and indeed, across the world.