Filed under: Fantasy Baseball, MLB Fans

From the Windup is Matt Snyder's extended look at some aspect of America's pastime each Thursday.

Once baseball teams report to camp for spring training, the anticipation for the coming season begins to build. Along with the ever-present optimism that comes with the territory, many die-hard baseball fans have something else to look forward to: fantasy baseball.

Oh, I know. Here we go. The dinosaurs who still resist learning anything about the incredibly popular hobby still stigmatize it. Call those who play "losers" or tell us we need to get "girlfriends" if you must. That's OK. I don't mind the insults.

I do have to question why a die-hard baseball fan would deprive himself (or herself!) of a fun hobby involving his favorite sport, though. If you watch a lot of baseball and enjoy checking out box scores, you would enjoy fantasy baseball. There is no doubt in my mind on this.

 

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