I never got to see him play, being he was before my time and only lasted in the Majors a handful of years, but from everything I've gathered about the late Tiger pitcher Mark Fidrych (aka "The Bird") it seems as if Baseball could use a few more like him today. My Dad told me the other day, after hearing of his death, that he was one heck of a character and I believe him. He talked to the baseball, gave high fives to his infielders, and played with a passion that it seems a lot of athletes are without anymore. Baseball, as much as I respect it, just isn't as exciting as some other sports such as football and basketball. The games go by too slowly, and usually there is not enough offense. At least if you were to have a few more "Birds" it would fill in some of those dull moments at games. I think passion like that not only rubs off on teammates, but everyone in attendance. Mark Fidrych will be truly missed.