I'd place Cricket higher then Baseball on that list, but you're not wrong at least on TV. However, going to the park to watch the game is well worth it.
I was 8 when I got Yankee fever in 1976 (where they lost 4 straight to the Reds). I suffered through the late 80s and early 90s with them. And now I'm glad I stuck with them.
Hey you'd get along perfectly with my finacee as she loves the A's... actually more like she really thinks the Big 3 (Hudson, Mulder and Zito) are "cute"
And now its time to defend the Yankees... No matter what you think of the Yanks if you a TRUE fan of the great game one must respect their history. Whenever someone or something is on top is very fashionable to attack them. Plus when it has to do with New York it's even worse.
And I'm not really that big of Yankee fan. I say Go Braves!!!