Couldn't agree with ya more on all counts, Mr. Halpop.
(...well, OTHER than how a supposed good ol' 'Merican boy from Wisconsin spelled that verb up there which stated his preference for the National League, of course!)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)