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For a single season, what team has drawn the most fans? It’s an interesting question and the answer will surprise many of you, as it did me. Here’s the list of the top 10:

10. 1996 Colorado Rockies (3,891,014)

The 1996 Rockies finished first in MLB attendance, beating out the Orioles (3,646,950) by almost 4,000 fans per game. Managed by Don Baylor, the Rockies finished 8 games behind the Padres with an 83-79 record. Coming off their first trip to the postseason in ’95, the 1996 Rockies hovered around .500 all year. Four hitters finished with over 100 RBI’s (Castilla (113), Burks (128), Bichette (141), Galarraga (150)) and their team ERA was 5.59. Compiling 17 wins, Kevin Ritz still shares the team record for wins in a season; his ERA was 5.28. Coors Field + Steroids = Lots of Offense. This explosive offense, mixed with the team’s success from the previous year, resulted in an average game attendance of 48,037. However, Coors Field attendance was still clearly negatively affected by the strike, as they averaged 57,570 fans over the first 57 home games of the 1994 season.

9. 1991 Toronto Blue Jays (4,001,527)

There have been nine seasons with over 4 million fans in MLB history. The 1991 Blue Jays come in at #9, just crossing over this plateau. At the time, though, they were the first team to ever do it. This was the team’s 15th year of existence, and only their second full-season in the Sky Dome. The ’91 Blue Jays won the AL East by 7 games over the Red Sox before losing to the Twins in the ALCS. Before the season, the Blue Jays acquired Roberto Alomar and Joe Carter from the Padres. Both players went on to have very productive seasons. The pitching staff was deep and consistent, led by Jimmy Key (I could hit him), a young David Wells, and Todd Stottlemyre. The Sky Dome also hosted the 1991 All Star Game.

8. 1992 Toronto Blue Jays (4,028,318)

The Blue Jays broke their own record, topping the ’91 season by 330 fans per game. The team’s on-the-field performance also was better, as they finished 96-66 before winning the World Series. The ’92 Jays were never swept in a series, a feat that hadn’t happened for 49 years. Jack Morris and Dave Winfield were added as free agents before the season and David Cone was traded for in late August (sending Jeff Kent to the Mets). The 1992 World Series was the first to have games on non-American soil, as the Blue Jays defeated the Braves in 7 games. Fay Vincent was forced to resign a month earlier, so American League President Bobby Brown presented the World Series trophy, making it the first World Series since 1919 to not be presided over by a Commissioner (Bud Selig was “interim” Commissioner).

7. 2008 New York Mets (4,042, 045)

6. 1993 Toronto Blue Jays (4,057,947)

5. 2005 New York Yankees (4,090,696)

4. 2006 New York Yankees (4,248,067)

3. 2007 New York Yankees (4,271,867)

2. 2008 New York Yankees (4,298,655)

1. 1993 Colorado Rockies (4,483,350)

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Every year there has been an increase in the number of recorded accidents due to people playing baseball. And most of the accidents happen while the game is still on. The security of the baseball field is not really about the field itself but the people that are using it.

Therefore, in order to secure baseball fields correctly to avoid any untoward and unwanted accidents from happening, parents, coaches, as well as the kids, must learn about some basic baseball safety tips. Surely, there is no way injuries can be prevented as no one can predict what will happen during the game, however, knowing these tips will surely be beneficial for everyone as it will give them the opportunity of being provided an injury free involvement with the sport.

Listed below are several basic safety facts as well as common sense safety tips that every player, parents as well as the coaches that they must be aware of :

1. A preseason physical examination has been the practice of most players and their teams to monitor their physical health. And also, another reason why this must be done to all players is for any medical related concerns to be detected at an earlier time so that it can be prevented or cured. This is also a way of securing the safety of every player. One the physical examination is done and the results are available, in order for each player to be allowed to play in a game, the coach must secure a written approval allowing them to take part on the game. The requests forms provided must contain information with regards to a particular type of medication or any special medical needs that a player might need. And also, it should grant permission to coaches to seek for emergency care if there is a need for such.
2. One of the most important gears that baseball player must have is the batting helmet which serves to protect their heads. It is being mandated that all players who are at bat must use a batting helmet as well as when they are running from base to base. People who are on the field while the game is going on is required to wear headgear for safety purposes. This pertains to any base coaches, those players who are taking part in hitting exercises, as well as those who are practicing their own swing while they are within for their turn in the on-deck circle. It is important for everyone, regardless of whether you are a player, coach or just an audience, to be very attentive and vigilant all the time.
3. One of the most efficient ways of keeping oneself secure on the baseball field is to have an open communication with their team. Having proper communication will prevent any player to made contact with immovable objects such as walls, fences, to name a few. By using simple verbal communication such as saying “This is mine” or “You take it” will certainly keep ay accidents from happening while playing the sport. This will also prevent anyone from having to suffer any serious injury caused by a collision.
4. Throwing the ball properly will keep danger at bay. This is one of the most important skills that coaches must impart to their players. They should teach them how to correctly and safely set up the ball and execute the throw notwithstanding the actual throwing exercise.
5. It is important for players to be cautious about his surroundings. Never walk behind a player who is practicing his batting or to a player preparing to bat. Same goes for those who are swinging their bats. They are responsible for the people around so they must also pay attention to their surroundings. There is also that possibility that a bat might slip from the players hand therefore extra caution is crucial.

Though we might have been discussing precaution inside the field but the most important of all is to maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the baseball field to secure it properly. It is significantly essential to clean the field be throwing away the garbage and debris that may cause harm to the players, and also, make sure that that the field is clear of any stumps and holes is of utmost importance.

Playing baseball may not be life threatening, however, it is still important to make sure that any and all care is taken into consideration to prevent injuries from happening.

Whilst this article talks about keeping the players safe and healthy, obviously you need to keep the field secure, with appropriate locks on the field gates when the field is not in use. Lock away your equipment and any other valuables. For more information on securing your property, contact the 24 Hour Locksmith Pros. They recently wrote a great article on how to hire the best locksmith – check it out here.

Chiropractic treatment is a kind of treatment that is commonly used as a remedy for people who are experiencing or suffering pain, and this is done by expertly moving the bones in the spine and joints. This is also used for people who are seeking relief from their back or neck pains. However, the job of a chiropractor is not only limited to the taking care of the spine.

There are so many chiropractors nowadays who are being trained to treat and adjust extremities such as the knees, smaller joints like the toes, and even the shoulders. There are times that shoulder pains are caused by the irritation of the joints. Sometimes it is caused by the irritation of the tissue. There are lots of ways on how to achieve chiropractic care for shoulder pains like manipulation and other treatments.

Chiropractors are treating shoulder pains successfully on a daily basis. Lots of factors cause shoulder pains and most of it are the common practices that we always do every single day. Poor sleeping position, lifting bags that are heavy, children’s backpacks, and even by using computers as well as other devices for such long time contributes to the straining of the shoulders. Playing baseball is also another factor that causes shoulders to be strained especially if you are playing the position of the ace: the starting pitcher. Such position is very straining as you need to put a lot of force on your shoulder just to pitch varieties of styles. That is why most of the players playing for the said position are always subjected to chiropractic care in treating their shoulder pains.

The chiropractor is the one who will conduct examination on every muscle and bones in the body, however; they will be focusing more on the shoulders. The reason behind that is because they want to have a better understanding of the relationship that various parts of the body have. Hence, in order for them to understand how everything is going to work together, they need to examine the backbone, the armpit, the joints in the elbow, the carpal bones, and even the hands. Another reason why they do such examination is for them to determine the cause of the shoulder pain. There are times that it is caused by a problem with the bones, arthritis or perhaps osteophytes.

Sometimes, it might be caused by problems with the soft tissues in the muscle, sinews or the ligaments. There are also instances when chiropractor will require you to undergo X-rays and other diagnostic tests such as electromyogram or a magnetic resonance imaging scans, in order for them to carefully diagnose the condition of your shoulder.

Problems associated with the shoulder are being treated the adjustments of the backbone in order to guarantee that the nerves going to the torso are properly functioning. They will also do some adjustments on the different joints to make up the complexity of the torso. There is no need to worry about chiropractors adjusting your joints as they will do it in a gentler and much precise manner.

They will also make sure that you will not feel intense pain while doing the chiropractic care. In addition to that , doing the adjustments will also restore the usual scope of the shoulder’s motion plus, it allows the muscles to properly function in order for it to follow your command like if you wish for it to contract, it will contract and if you wish for it to relax, it will relax as well.

Chiropractors are also using various procedures being included on the treatment plan that may involve things like heating or icing, making use of ultrasound, lasers that are cold, and even exercises for stretching and strengthening the joints. As for those who are playing baseball and acts as the pitcher (regardless of whether the starting pitcher, relief pitcher or ), the chiropractor will give you careful instruction as to how you can avoid straining your shoulders while pitching or how many pitches you should carry over in order for you not to stress your shoulders. There are also those chiropractors who will advise you to use creams which contain arnica, and oftentimes oils that are essential, or even other creams that are tropical that will certainly help reduce the inflammation if this happens to the case.

For whatever activities it is that you will be using your shoulders, you need to always bear in mind the fact that our torso is a very fragile joint which is the reason why we have a great motion range on our shoulders. However, if an injury was inflicted on your shoulder, such as by pitching in a baseball game, you need to make sure that you have it checked the moment you got your shoulders injured in order for you get the chance to resolve the injury before it’s too late.