Post your "rough" introductory paragraph. EXCEPT - online post your opening "hook" first sentence, and then your Thesis Statement.
ex. In 1885 the New York Highlanders, destined to become the New York Yankees, won their first World Series title with only ten players and an old mangy dog as a mascot. >>>>> It is clear that the Yankees have become the most successful baseball franchise in history because they have continually invested in player development and never except failure as an option, despite constantly being harassed by far lesser baseball clubs like the Boston Red Sox.