game of patience, hence why most people cant stomach a slow start and why they never played past little league yet they will knock these kids and feel vindicated because they are "fans" State has way to many never has beens in its fanbase. A true fan knows what this sport is about and gives grace when it is needed. Short memories and knowing you are only as good as your next pitch or next AB.. We are very young, and they are competing now, this team is going to be special, may not be this year but this year is going to be indispensable to their success in subsequent years. Fan base or not, these kids will suceed for themselves and not the fair weather fans that just dont get it.