Baseball

Ok, I wanted to give a few quick observations of Baseball's role in my life. It is rather silly that it even has as strong a role as it does, but here goes. I enjoy watching and listening to Diamondback games. Other baseball teams I don't have the emotions invested in and so I have trouble paying close attention, although if it is on, I will likely pause and see what is happening.
Ok, baseball is just a game right? So why then do I find myself still adoring my team but having trouble even thinking much about them right now as they are doing so badly? I think I have tied a bit of my overall happiness to whether or not they are doing well. Isn't that crazy? It should be something I enjoy, not something I have to have in order to be happy.
Wow, that just sounded like I was describing a drug of some sort. I bet there are people who are truly addicted to sports. Who's entire emotional lives are based around how well their teams are doing. I am glad I am not at that level, but still am surprised at the emotional hold a professional baseball team has on me. Basket ball used to be this same way for me. And as much as I am still a fan and enjoy watching a game. A decade of less than stellar performances by my team has lessened my emotional need for them. Hey! I bet that is why I am noticing such a withdrawl of my 'emotional' support or perhaps need of the team as they aren't doing well and the uncomfortableness associated with it. This is the first season since their first season that they have struggled like this. These are just the growing pains in my relationship with my Diamondbacks.
Or, Maybe, I'm just over thinking it all.