Today's Politics and Social Media=Why I Love Sports

I have always enjoyed politics. I follow what is going on in the economy and politics is a large part of the global economy. Recently, my desire to stay abreast of what is going on has diminished. There is so much over the top emotion and partisanship in basic conversation about who was elected and what they are going to do or not do.

I have always thought the Democratic and Republican party were more similar than different from each other with the biggest difference in how $ is to be spent with both parties spending more than they should.

In 2016, politics appears to be less about the analytics and all about personal attacks. Fear based attacks directed at anyone who happens to disagree with whoever happens to be speaking or writing one more whacko post on Facebook.

If this is the new era in politics, I would prefer to go back to the age where politics and religion were two things friends and family did not talk about. It saddens me that Americans have replaced debate with hate and a US against THEM mentality. We see how these types of divisions don't work in nations around the World, but still we walk down the road of slinging insults and hatred.

Thank goodness for all sports and my favorite MLB. Fans may be fanatical, but the I hate the Dodgers talk by Giants fans is just that, talk. The Dodgers suck talk is followed by gee, I sure wish Kershaw was a Giants pitcher.

The Electorial College votes tomorrow. No reasonable person expects the electorial to do anything different from what they have done in the past, confirm the next president who won the electorial vote in November. This won't diminish the crazy talk and hate directed by many in social media.

As a person who studied politics and economics and have followed it all closely since being in my twenties to being retired today, I am more thankful than ever the baseball season never ends. Winter meetings have ended and it won't be long before Spring Training begins. The love of baseball will make it easy to ignore all those who choose to hate.

San Francisco Giants Sign Mark Melancon

It's been a good week for the San Francisco Giants. The club signed closer, Mark Melancon to a four year, $62 million contract. The Giants had pursued Melancon last season before the trade deadline, but were outbid for his services.

The Giants already have a very good bullpen. A reliable closer was a missing piece of the puzzle which cost them, especially late in the season and in the playoffs. No point in elaborating on those lost saves. Baseball is like other things in life. At some point you move on and the signing of Melancon is just that.

The Giants can thank Ryan Vogelsong for singing the praises for the Giants front office. You can read and listen to Bobby Evans explains the trade to Alex Pavlovic by visiting CSN Bay Area. Just click HERE. The family atmosphere of the club seems to be a hit with most players and they take that attitude with them, even after being traded.

Why did Mark Melancon decide to take the Giants offer when he had other options. A big part of the decision was the clubs determination to win. Read and listen to MLB story on Giants 2017 plans. Just click HERE.

Some of the Giants top prospects will begin the 2017 season in Sacramento, Ca playing for the Rivercats. Check it out at MLB story and video. Just click HERE.

Go Melancon! Go Giants!!!

Winter Meetings Coming Soon for MLB

If you are already missing baseball on December 1, 2016 take heart. Winter MLB meetings and possible trades discussions are just around the corner. Everyone knows the SF Giants are in the market for a closer. This link takes you to the SF Giants site where that discussion is underway. Click Here.

The Giants have some very good pitching talent in Hunter Strickland, Josh Osich, Steven Okert and Derek Law. It's possible one of these solid pitchers will be traded for a closer which the Giants are determined to obtain. The Giants have talent in the outfield, but that does not mean they won't be looking at center fielders. Let the speculation begin! LOL

When are the MLB meetings? Where will they take place? What stations will be covering? The Sporting News answers these question on their terrific web site. Click Here.

And my favorite site outside of MLB makes it's predictions on moves that may happen during the winter meetings. Bleacher Report MLB winter meetings predictions. Click Here.

I am already planning a baseball trip. My daughter will be one of 25,000 running in the Boston marathon on April 17, 2017. A Sunday game before the big race warms my heart on December 1, 2016.

Thank you for all the visits!