The article discusses a recent event at George M. Steinbrenner Field where women participated in a Women's Mini-Fantasy Camp. Despite their shared love for baseball, the writer reflects on the challenges women face in the sport and how historical and cultural barriers have limited their inclusion. Participants paid to be there, unified by passion rather than the prospect of professional opportunities. The camp aimed to honor and celebrate women's love for the game, highlighting a stark contrast between their enthusiasm and the sport's historical neglect of female players.
In January, I was standing in the locker room of George M. Steinbrenner Field, in Tampa, next to my teammates, whom I had met only the night before.
By that he meant that we were here only for the love of the game. As women, it was true, we could have no other motive, such as being signed by a team.
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