Things I'm Wishing for this Season

It's that time of year where I beseech the baseball gods for a few things for the upcoming season. It's kinda like asking Santa for something at the mall. You know you probably won't get everything you asked for, so you ask for a lot and hope you get what you really, really want.

I wish:

• Ken Griffey would finally stay healthy. I grew up with Junior, and it pains me to see his struggles. I learned to play with enthusiasm and a love for the game from him.


• Joe Mauer gets a chance to play without knee trouble. It's sad to see a kid with such potential to not get to use it. (As I say "kid", I realize he is almost 3 years older than me.)


• The Nationals do well. I feel for this organization. Everyone deserves a home. Now that they have one, I hope it works out well.


• Rick Ankiel can find a place to fit. After imploding in the playoffs a few years ago, I really felt bad for him. Today, he went 1-2 as DH for the Cardinals. He's moving to the outfield now. I hope for his sake it works out.


• Baseball sorts out the steroid issue. As a fan, nothing upsets me more than watching players openly scoff at a way to clear their names and restore baseball's dignity and prestige.


• A four-peat
  

What do you wish for?