Those who shared the dream of having the best junior-aged baseball players in the world come here must be very pleased.
The 2010 World Junior Baseball Championship is moving along exceptionally well. The only major glitch was something out of the organizers' control, the off-again, on-again saga of the Venezuela squad.
Attendance has been fabulous, and the committee now expects to possibly hit 80,000 total by the time the final pitch is thrown. In fact, attendance at the first two Canada games reminded me of the old pro Whiskey Jack days of the early nineties.
Those who have worked tirelessly for the past number of years to make this event memorable should be exceptionally proud. To the countless number of volunteers who consistently step up to the plate every time we have major events in this city, a special thanks as well.
Without their efforts, we wouldn't be enjoying some of the best baseball this city has ever had during the summer months.
This has been a superb job, very well done. Another event for our city to be justifiably proud about.
