Baseball in November

Today is November 1. The kids are counting their Halloween spoils.  The store down the street has already started selling chocolate Santa Clauses.  And the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies are playing in the World Series.  That’s right.  Everything I have written to this point has been in the present tense.

What’s wrong with this picture?  Snow’s already fallen in several parts of North America, yet there’s Derek Jeter getting ready in the on-deck circle.  I’ve heard of ice golf.  But ice baseball?

Give me a break. . .and a warm beverage.  Just because nobody wants to play in Arlington when it’s over 100, doesn’t mean people want to play in the Bronx when it’s minus 10.  Is this some diabolical plot by Alex Rodriguez who realizes he will never supplant Reggie Jackson as Mr. October?  Thus A-Rod is providing himself a chance to shine in a month ordinarily reserved for dusting off old turkey recipes.

Whatever the case, pass me my jacket.  I’m freezing.