It's not watching the Tigers, really -- it's playing ball. I understand KMS is a pretty fair ballplayer too.
I understand this -- it's a Midwest thang. When I was a kid, my uncle the FBI agent (no, not kidding!) was an avid sandlot softball player in Cleveland. They had leagues, uniforms, the whole bit. And none of this whoozie-whatsis picnic-style softball -- fast pitch all the way. And he was a real good second baseman and decent hitter, at least until he popped a leg muscle and ended up being a manager :) So when Mike told me about his baseball career, I understood completely. Cars, baseball, music. It's what the D is all about. phred