My son and I love baseball. There's nothing quite like the pace of a ballgame to really enjoy the time with those we love. Sometimes we'll watch a game on the tube, but the ultimate is live. You can hear the crack of the bat hitting the ball or listen to the umpire yell " Strike Three" you're out. A baseball game is absolute drama in every sense of the word.

Tucson fortunately has a replacement for the team that's moving to Reno but most towns aren't so lucky. Next year the Tucson Toro's will return to Tucson Electric Park.

Taking on a sports team requires more than just fan support. We learned this first hand. Prior to moving to Tucson from Toledo the local baseball team there made a major move of their own. And they didn't even have to leave the city limits. It was from an old stadium off the beaten path to brand new ball field in the heart of downtown. Not only did this improve attendance it helped revitalize a section of downtown Toledo. Did it change everything? No. Did it help create new business opportunities? Absolutely.  

Baseball remains an integral part spring and our economy. What are we doing to cherish it?