Yesterday I watched on TV as the Marlins won their final game of the season, beating the Phillies, a team that a week ago looked as if it might win the division. After the game, players lingered on the field holding babies, watching their toddlers run in the grass, signing autographs for fans. They looked like a true hometown team - though one that gets little attention from the local sports media - and I wished them the best for 2022.
