It's nearly minor league baseball season! McCormick Stadium (home of the Asheville Tourists) is down the block from my house. This morning, "National Anthem" tryouts are being held so locals can show off their pipes in the hopes of singing in front of a home-town crowd. Through my open window, I can hear all the hopefuls since the stadium loudspeaker is definitely turned up to 11. Some sound pretty good, others a bit pitchy. But, congratulations to all the brave souls who get out there and audition.
The first game is April 8th. I'm ready to walk down to the field and join the other locals in a cheap beer and a great hot dog, and share a high-five with "Ted E. Tourist", the beloved team mascot. Go Tourists!
