Fans and league officials, such as East Montgomery’s Danny Martin (left) and Phillip Shamburger, are urged to keep it positive this baseball season. (Photo by Mike Peacock)

By Mike Peacock
Contributing columnist

I can remember back in my days as a kid just how much I looked forward to the opening of baseball season. You see, I was not your typical Alabama kid – I liked football and enjoyed it, but I LOVED baseball. It was my passion. When one season ended, I couldn’t wait for the months to pass and the next one to get there.