I am not a Seattle Mariners fan.

But I know a lot of good people who are M's rooters. And each year about this time I find myself thinking the same thing.

I wish these various friends, co-workers and blog commenters could experience having their team involved in a pennant race. They have waited a long time. They deserve it.

Is there a sports team you don't care about personally but almost root for because so many people in your life are long-suffering fans?

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