71.   Baseball fans, besotted with Mickey Mantle in those days, had proclaimed him the new Ruth, not Maris.

72.   Baseball fans, of course, are hoping for great drama from players like David Justice and Roger Clemens of the Yankees and Mike Piazza of the Mets.

73.   Baseball fans, well versed in this process, recognize the steps, too.

74.   Baseball fans are accustomed to seeing disputes provoked not by indignant players or managers but by truculent umpires determined to put some lippy millionaire in his place.

75.   Baseball fans are giving the Silver Bullets an honest look.

76.   Baseball fans are in different places than they were three years ago.

77.   Baseball fans are sheep.

78.   Baseball fans may just have to drive a little farther.

79.   Baseball fans might find something of interest in the Sports section of the Docs category.

80.   Baseball fans must ignore all games played in the American League, which features the Disney-owned Anaheim Angels.