The author reflects on the emotional rollercoaster of supporting the San Francisco Giants, especially after a promising Spring Training. They differentiate between hope, which carries belief in potential success, and wishing, which implies doubt. After a strong Spring Training showing, the optimism among fans rises, though the author remains cautious, recalling past seasons when Spring Training success didn't translate to regular season wins. The post ultimately captures the longing for a successful season while embracing the uncertainty and unpredictability of sports.
As someone who doesn't contemplate hope or dream anymore, I had to go and look up the difference between these two words. Turns out, it's meaningful for a baseball discussion: 'hope' means the speaker believes their statement is possible.
It's so much easier to predict failure - because that's mostly what baseball (and life) is - but it's even easier to dream big about one's favorite team after they've had a great Spring Training.
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