The Dugout

A wise man once said, "the hardest part of blogging is coming up with a name..."  (Jim Gamble) I could not agree more.  


There are so many different names that would be great for a blog (keep in mind I wanted it to be baseball themed).  The Bullpen.  Behind the Foul Pole.  Obstructed View.  The Bleacher Seats.  After much internal debate I settled on "The Dugout".  I now realize it's a satirical MLB commentary, however, it's also going to be the name of my new blog.


The dugout, as traditionally known, is where baseball players sit while on offense.  It originally got its name from being literally dug into the ground as to not obstruct the view of those in attendance.  Upon further investigation the dugout, as per MLB rule 3.17, "specifies that "no one except players, substitutes, managers, coaches, trainers and batboys shall occupy a bench during a game." (Wikipedia)


The dugout is an exclusive club!  There are certain people allowed in the dugout.  If I just so happened to be Jim Leyland's grandson (for the record, I am not) I wouldn't be allowed to chill in the dugout with him.  It turns out the dugout is a sacred place.  A place players and coaches can be away from the fans and the chaos of the game.  It's a place of hope.  When players are in the dugout their team is on offense.  Anyone who's watched the postseason this year knows anything can happen in one half-inning of baseball.  Need I remind any Tigers fan of the bottom of the 3rd inning.


I hope this blog can be a dugout for some of you.  It will be for me.  I've found writing allows me to escape the chaos of the world.  To put down into words humorous observations from the day, and to clear my mind.  For those of you who take the time to read, join me in occupying the bench during a game and be hopeful for a great half-inning.