Picking Up the Pieces

After roughly 2 months of complete inactivity at Beer League, it's time to pick up the pieces and begin again. Many readers have expressed their concerns over never again having the opportunity to set up camp under a nice shade tree in their favorite neighborhood park (laptop, notebook, or cellular device in hand) on a perfectly warm, yet gently breezy afternoon while they indulge in the latest "Down on the Farm Report". After which they experience a slight chill, devour the sunlight, become filled with complete and utter joy, then meander tenderly through the grass towards the closest ice cream vendor. Mint-chocolate chip? Double brownie fudge? Or, just plain vanilla? Do you actually have an ice cream stand in your neighborhood park? Did anyone actually articulate this experience in an e-mail? It doesn't matter. The point here is the fans have spoken loudly and clearly. Beer League is coming back in full force.

But, baseball season is over! (I know, I know. You're not technically supposed to begin with the word "but". But, I actually enjoy using it that way and it's my blog. If you want, you can start your own blog on proper English and writing techniques. But, my guess is nobody will read it.) Anyway, you're probably wondering how the site will continue with baseball season nearing it's end--at least as far as the Royals are concerned. The answer is exciting and fan-driven. It's come to my attention that many readers enjoy the current content of the site, which is great! However, they sometimes don't fully understand the constant baseball references and statistics. This is why Beer League has made the decision to expand the brand.

Expand the Brand? Can you explain that, please? Definitely. The site will continue to cover important Royals news including prospects, player and personnel acquisitions, and all other pertinent information to fans. In addition, beginning this week a Kansas City Chiefs Gameday Preview will become a regular weekly post. Don't worry, a more creative title will be crowned when the actual post goes up.

Ok. So, we've got Royals coverage. We will have Chiefs coverage. Is that it? The site goes into a Rip Van Winkle-style slumber for 2 months and only ONE new line of business? Not so fast. What you're about to read may cause a tremendously substantial obsession with Beer League Sports Talk (come on, like you didn't have one already?). This is the part geared towards those faithful readers who have tried, and tried, and tried to enjoy the site without that "die-hard" passion for the developmental side of baseball.

Enough ranting. Let's get back to the introduction of Beer League's newest, hippest, and most edgy line of blogging-- Meat and Potatoes. This new addition will focus on a multitude of eateries ranging from the bar and grill atmosphere to the walk-in sandwich shop to the world of fine dining. Ok, just messing with the fine dining. Some of the eatery-reviews will center around "gameday" experience, some will center around "hang-out" experience, some will center around "quality of satiation" (both food and drink), and all will come with ratings, recommendations and additional information. No schedule will accompany this new line, however an estimate of 1 Meat and Potatoes review per week can be expected.

As this new segment is an evolving and generally unexplored area for Beer League, tinkering, toying, and playing may be present from week to week. With that, it's a refreshing and exciting time for the whole Beer League community. Please "tune-in" this weekend to check out the Chiefs preview.

Time to dust off the bookmark on your toolbar for Beer League Sports Talk. Maybe it's a bit chilly for the shade tree and ice cream, but a night-time fire and your favorite blanket should do the trick. The pieces have been picked up and the site is ready to roll.