The details on Opening Day
Posted by: Peter Abraham - Posted in Misc on Apr 15, 2009 
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This release from the Yankees:
The New York Yankees will inaugurate Yankee Stadium with its first-ever regular season game on Thursday, April 16 at 1:05 p.m. vs. the Cleveland Indians.
Gates will open to fans with valid tickets beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Yankees are asking fans to be situated in their seats by 12:00 p.m. in advance of pregame ceremonies. Please budget ample time when planning your trip and be sure to consider using public transportation.
Ceremonies will begin at 12:10 p.m. with the West Point Marching Band performing John Philip Sousa’s “Washington Post March” and “Stars and Stripes Forever” in a tribute to the original Yankee Stadium’s opener on April 18, 1923, when Sousa performed on field with the Seventh Regiment Band prior to the game. The West Point Band will also play the “Armed Forces Medley.”
More than 40 distinguished Yankees alumni, such as Whitey Ford, Rich “Goose” Gossage, Reggie Jackson and Willie Randolph, will be introduced on-field, followed by baseline introductions for both teams. (A complete list of attending alumni may be found at the end of this release). Yankees Hall-of-Famer Yogi Berra will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
Colors will be presented by a joint FDNY and NYPD color guard. After a 75-foot-by-150-foot American flag is unfurled in the outfield by West Point Cadets, Kelly Clarkson, winner of the first season of American Idol and two Grammy Awards, will sing the national anthem. At the conclusion of the anthem, the 174th Fighter Wing, an Air Force unit based in Syracuse, N.Y., will fly over the Stadium in F-16C Flying Falcons. The unit executing the flyover returned to the United States last August after supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom at Balad Air Force Base in Iraq.
The home plate and pitching rubber to be used in Thursday’s game is the same set that was used in the final game at the original Yankee Stadium. Following the game, the items will be dug up and placed in the Yankees Museum, located in Yankee Stadium near Gate 6.
All fans in attendance will receive an inaugural season commemorative pin.
For information on parking, please visit www.baseball-parking.com or call (866) 330-7275.
Alumni Attending Opening Day Ceremonies: Luis Arroyo, Jesse Barfield, Yogi Berra, Ron Blomberg, Bobby Brown, Horace Clarke, Jerry Coleman, David Cone, Chili Davis, Bucky Dent, Al Downing, Dave Eiland, Ed Figueroa, John Flaherty, Whitey Ford, Joe Girardi, Rich “Goose” Gossage, Ken Griffey, Sr., Ron Guidry, Charlie Hayes, Rickey Henderson, Reggie Jackson, Tommy John, Jim Kaat, Don Larsen, Hector Lopez, Tino Martinez, Lee Mazzilli, Gene Michael, Jeff Nelson, Graig Nettles, Paul O’Neill, Joe Pepitone, Willie Randolph, Bobby Richardson, Mickey Rivers, Buck Showalter, Bill “Moose” Skowron, Luis Sojo, Mel Stottlemyre, Ralph Terry, Bob Turley, David Wells, Roy White, Bernie Williams, Dave Winfield.
Schedule of events:
10 a.m.: Gates open
12:10 p.m.: West Point Band performs in center field
12:30 p.m.: Introduction of Yankees alumni, introduction of home plate and mound from old Stadium
12:42 p.m.–12:53 p.m.: Baseline introductions
12:53 p.m.: Introduction of giant American flag, unfurled by West Point cadets.
12:53:30 p.m.: Flyover introduction, 174th Fighter Wing
12:54 p.m.: Presentation of colors by NYPD/FDNY Color Guard
12:54:30 p.m.: National anthem by Kelly Clarkson
12:56 p.m.: National Anthem, F-16C flyover
1:01 p.m.: Ceremonial first pitch: Yogi Berra
1:04 p.m.: Umpires and managers to home plate
1:06 p.m.: Yankees take the field
1:08 p.m.: First pitch
They got Arroyo! The long awaited Arroyo homecoming is here.
They got it down to the second. Hopefully the lights won’t go out and delay the game. Oh wait we don’t play in a dome.
It’s good to See Joe Girardi attending the festivities!
It’s always good to see Tino! I worshiped him growing up
central and Dave Eiland. I was a little nervous they would snub the event.
So Yogi is throwing out the first pitch?
Think I need to be waiting on line at 10 if I want to get into monument park?
Kelly Clarkson, really? Kelly bleepin Clarkson? What a horrible, horrible choice. The answer is Ronan Tynan (sp?) and that’s it. Anything else is an insult. If I had a ticket, I’d want my money back.
Love Tino. Always had a little crush on him.
Tomorrow will be a action packed day
Eric earlier. Gates open at 10 there will likely be other people there waiting. If you are going to more games, I might suggest waiting.
What a great win by the Yankees.
This was a statement series. The statemnt is dramatically made by THE NEW YORK YANKEES!
We’re back, baby!
Josh-I don’t hate Kelly Clarkson. And I think Ronan Tynan takes a bit too long.
Josh- agreed awful decision. I would have loved if Billy Joel, or someone like that.
By the way, glad Yogi is throwing out the first pitch.
Not liking the Kelly Clarkson.
But loving the Yogi.
Billy Joel would’ve been amazing…or maybe a Bernie/Springsteen duet type deal.
I like the exactness of the schedule, but it will be tempered festivities for me.
jennifer-Well of course Bily Joel would be better. But then again, not many people beat Billy Joel.
I will plan on being on line at 9:30. That should be OK. I will definitely be at many games this year, but its opening day on the first day, and I want to see it. I think its worth the wait.
Kelly Clarkson complainers, it could be worse. Could be the cast of some stupid broadway musical or something like. Not a perfect choice but not Mets bad.
Well, Springsteen would.
River Ave. Blues had an interesting thought – Frank Catalanotto (I hope I spelled that right.) He’s kind of unemployed now. I remember him as a good lefthand hitter, who can play corner OF and 1B.
Melky better measure up, or he’s out.
It’ll be nice to see my man Charlie Hayes. lol
How long has Griffey been on good terms with the Yanks? There was animosity there for awhile, no?
I have to admit, I am a bit dissapointed. I was hoping that Mussina would have made an appearance. I hope George Steinbrenner makes an on-field appearance as well.
Can’t wait to get there!
“River Ave. Blues had an interesting thought – Frank Catalanotto”
So has everyone on this blog. The minute the news broke about Nady, many on the blog were pushing for “the Cat”. It sounds good, but if he’s on the decline as they say, I don’t see the point.
BR-I heard Big Stein was going to be there. I’m sure they’ll introduce him.
Joe from Long Island-Yeah, that was brought up not too long ago. What’ll it take to land him, and how have his recent years been?
Man the Padres suck lol
“I hope George Steinbrenner makes an on-field appearance as well.”
Not likely. They say that George is confined to a wheelchair now. I don’t know that he’d want to be out there like that.
Does anyone know if the opening ceremonies will be aired on MLB TV?
I would love a Mussina sighting! He’s always been one of my favorites (I think it comes from living in Orioles territory for most of my life).
Leave Melky alone. Girardi is using him for defensive purposes over Swisher, Nady and Damon and he’s hiting enough to hold his own. He has a role and a place on this team.
Or we could have had Michael Buffer announcing the players, had boxes of fire and handed out cowbells. But that doesn’t happen in Major League parks, oh wait…
Yankees got their mojo going now. This is how games are going to be won. If you have pitching, all of a sudden late RBI’s become much more dramatic, and voila! Here’s the result.
Great, great win. I am PUMPED!
Sheff up with the bases loaded, none out – and GIDP.
He’s really looked cooked.
Thanks for the schedule, Pete… now I know what time my “dentist appointment” will be tomorrow.
Joe from Long Island-Did it score a run?
And if it did what’s the score now?
I’ll be vacationing in Jamaica but I’ll do my best to get back to the hotel room to see the opener on mlb.tv !!
can’t wait…
Rangers winning 3-1
Teixeiramvp – yeah, a run scored. Now 2-0, Mets over Padres.
“River Ave. Blues had an interesting thought – Frank Catalanotto”
If nobody else in baseball was willing to give him $400k to play, it’s probably a sign.
If the Yanks do sign him it’s low risk so no big deal.
I’d prefer they wait until teams start dumping salaries and they can get an impact player instead of filler.
Devils up 2-0.
But I’ll get to see the encore.
Ugh, going to have to miss the game tomorrow!
I’m calling the Marlins as the one real deal team of all the surprise starts.
Padres may do better than expected (not exactly difficult) but nowhere near the playoffs.
love the win today, time to crush the pathetic hopes of the indians
I’ve worked with major record labels, recording studios, and more musicians than I wanna think about! Believe it or not, Kelly has a pretty great voice that doesn’t need studio trickery. PLUS she’s a really decent person, very nice. I’m okay with the choice.
And c’mon, people–don’t you think Ronan’s gonna make an appearance during the 7th inning stretch? Yeesh, of COURSE!!
Wait a second, no Mel Hall, Alvaro Espinosa or ANDY HAWKINS?!!! Though rumors are spreading that Dave LaPoint will be smuggled in hiding in a laundry cart.
Clarkson has pipes and is always respectful (or absurd interpretations). She’ll be fine. Though it would have been nice to get someone of the Aretha Franklin caliber to belt it out.
Nobody will remember in a week.
Boston Dave – right, that’s the point. I would love for Melky to step up, but if he doesn’t, you have to look at options. Down at AAA, you have Austin Jackson, who needs to play everyday; John Rodriguez, who appears to be a career minor leaguer; and Shelly – been there/done that. That’s why, I think, that if Melky can’t get it done in even a limited role, then they will go outside the organization.
I’m feelin a sweep against the Indians. I can’t wait for the Yankees to feast on Pavano. That will be an especially fun game to watch.
Joe from Long Island-I still want to see AJax. He had a good ST and has had a great start, why not try him vs. Major Leaguers?
Swisher getting some love on the espn poll.
Man, Daniel Murphy is killing LF – just threw to Reyes, the cutoff man, on a hit to short LF, allowing the runner from second to score. Looking at the replay, 1)the runner was not yet at 3rd, and 2)he ignored the 3B, the normal cutoff man, and threw to SS Reyes, who was further away from the play.
By rights, the runner should have been dead at home. Now 2-1, Mets.
LOL, it would be sad but so funy if Pavano shuts out the Yankees…
“He had a good ST and has had a great start, why not try him vs. Major Leaguers?
He’s.Not.Ready!
I mean, if you’re gonna get Kelly Clarkson, why not Lil’ Wayne and his vocoder for the seventh…maybe Taylor Swift doing “New York, New York” to end it?
It really sounds like Murphy’s an waful defender. What I don’t get is Manuel saying they need better OF defense, then putting Sheffield out there, who’s an embarassing OFer defensively. No logic there at all.
KO: I can’t wait for the reception Pavano gets we should all start chanting thief when he takes the mound..
Ed-We’ll never know if we don’t try him.
Tex – they want him to learn more about hitting in AAA. That’s what all the coaches say, including Reggie. Can’t say that I disagree. Next year, he will be real competition for a starting role.
Joe from Long Island-Fair enough. By the way, waful in my prev. post should be awful.
I am hoping we have Bernie come onto CF and play Take Me OUt to the Ballgame for the 7th inning stretch of course after the Yankee tradition of God Bless America.
ALso hoping the Yankees realized the error of their ways and the girls with the ratty voice is no longer doing the big screen games
“Ed-We’ll never know if we don’t try him.”
he will turn out like Justin Upton then. low obp and avg.
Melky will field well and hit well. He just needs to get into games.
….and high Ks.
I’d appreciate it if the YMCA was missing tomorrow, although all signs point to them continuing the lameness.
agree with kelly clarkson complaints. They could have chosen almost anyone, and she is it??
gayle- Hope so. Otherwise I might call the Yankees and ask them to remove her from ingame updates.
Ed-Fair enough. I just didn’t get why you wouldn’t want to try it. If all the coaches are agreed that he needs more practice, fine.
gayle
April 15th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
I am hoping we have Bernie come onto CF and play Take Me OUt to the Ballgame for the 7th inning stretch of course after the Yankee tradition of God Bless America.
ALso hoping the Yankees realized the error of their ways and the girls with the ratty voice is no longer doing the big screen games
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I was hoping we’d have Bernie pull a Jimi Hendrix and riff out the National Anthem. Bernie’s Take Me Out brings tears to my eyes. It recalls a simpler world – a world we have lost.
Watching the Mets, my god those patches are hideous.
stop picking on Kelly Clarkson!
she was nice enough to step in at the last minute when Roseanne Barr canceled.
Baltimore’s offense took a big hit today. The DL’d Melvin Mora for a strained hamstring.
bodhisattva-I have no confidence in Melky Cabrera. Last year was the year to put up or shut up for Melky, with Gardner coming up right behind him. He couldn’t and hit 249 or something with a ridiculously low number of RBI’s. Melky is a backup at best, which is a shame because I used to really like him.
Who’s going to be the PA announcer?
Here’s one moment I can’t wait for: the introduction of our own Rajah of Rehab, CARRRRRRRL PAVAAAAAAANOOOOOOO!
Ahh Kelly Clarkson not so bad. Could be a lot worse. They could have the Skycoasters do it.
I’m no fan but I saw her on SNL a few weeks back. She had some soul going on. She’s real curvy too. Like a real person.
wood is good-Here’s to hoping Sheppard is back this year.
God bless him.
Who comes up to replace Nady on the roster?
“…Dave Eiland, Ed Figueroa, John Flaherty, Whitey Ford…”
One of these things is not like the other
Watching the Mets right now as they play in their new ballpark……They have lost all identity, as their owner biult a knockoff of old Ebbitt’s Field….Jackie Robinson is an American Icon indeed, but the Rotunda is all about him and the ballpark is all about the Brooklyn Dodgers….Shea was a dump for the past 35 years, but all they have is that stupid red apple from their past….
“Melky is a backup at best, which is a shame because I used to really like him.”
You can really like backups. Every team needs them. Melky defensively is looking better than all 3 starters right now. Which may be more an indictment of the starters than praise of Melky but it it what it is.
Just a guess GB7, your initials are really WEB, right? Those Janpanese codes were the giveaway.
pat-Not exactly what I meant. I meant I used to think he could be a great hitter and a fixture on the Yanks, but he disappointed me. He’s an excellent defensive backup who can get into hot streaks.
Mark, you’re right, Pavano’s reception will be classic. The booing will be worse than the worst booing anyone has ever received by a Yankee crowd I might imagine. Pavano is one of the most hated ex-Yankees ever I think. And as for some1′s comment about a possible shutout thrown by Pavano, the only way he is giving up no runs is if he fakes an injury before then and doesn’t pitch.
Doesn’t Clarkson pitch for the other team? not like it matters but that’s what some people say
KO-Yeah, I mentioned the SO jokingly. You’re right, he’s my most hated ex-Yankee EVER.
Kelly Clarkson is a fantastic singer, good choice for the anthem.
It will be cool to see all the old players but I’m bummed out Mattingly won’t be there. He is a true Yankee but unfortunately he is employed elsewhere and has a job to do
it is not that kelly c is bad, it’s that they could have done way better.
She’s my favorite Idol WINNER. My favorite Idol Contestant is Daughtry.
I would’ve loved Springsteen.
Mattingly should have skipped one game, cmon it’s the NL West :0
PAT M – you’re right, the Mets have lost what identity they had. Being a native New Yorker, and still living there. obviously, the Mets seem stuck in the identity of being the baseball team that’s not the Yankees. Not too appealing as an identity, if you ask me.
But, they seemed confused as an organization in that, rather than celebrate their own history (they are 47 years old, after all, not exactly an expansion franchise anymore), they try to conjure up memories of a team that moved away from NY in 1957. Problem there – most of their fans weren’t even alive in 1957, let alone ever even heard of the Brooklyn Dodgers.
I guess it goes along with their overrall organizational confusion. Like it or not, no one has ever accused the Yankees of being confused as to their identity.
Will the Yankees have an ambulance on the field in case Pavano trips over the foul line?
Kelly Clarkson?
This is Yankee Stadium we are opening isnt it
Citi Field doesn’t sound good. No problem remodeling Ebbetts Field, but Jackie Robinson rotunda is totally out of place, and there’s nothin about Piazza, Seaver, or the 69/86 Mets. Come on guys, we know you’re not the Yankees but at least mention that you have, in fact, won too.
Mets are spoiled; SNY loves them.
I heard at the new stadium they will also play Kate Smith’s GOD BLESS AMERICA every half inning
Adam Schein is going to propose to Santana.
You know I wouldn’t be surprised if a backup for all three OF positions isn’t worth a couple of mil a year. Swisher is not really chopped liver out there and if Melky was put in as defensive upgrade over him, that’s very valuable. I’ve always thought that the Yankees should have done it years ago. Melky doesn’t have enough power for the corners or speed for CF but if he hits, becomes very valuable off the bench.
Swish is gonna get a nice ovation from the fans when he’s introduced. What a road trip he’s had.
I know he’s gonna come back down to earth but it seemed he was destined to take over Nady’s spot anyway. More presence at the plate, better defense and a lot of fire.
Bo knows-He’s a goo defender, Melky.
I think Gardner is a good defender too, he’s just making some rookie mistakes.
goo is good.
Bronx Jeers-The amazing thing is that Nady wasn’t doing bad, Swish was just doing unbelievable.
Favorite moment of yesterday’s game: Garza playing chin music on Swisher and Swisher hitting a homer same at bat (was it next pitch?).
Pete,
Just wanted to thank you for all the coverage you provide. As a Yankee fan, gameday hasn’t been as much fun as it has these last 2 years.
Beats the hell out of following Ken Phelps growing up.
I think I like Alex’s attitude in not participating in the Opener. “If I can’t be part of the solution, I don’t want to be part of the problem”. I like that.
I believe Swish hit his home run 2 pitches after.
Bo knows-Surprisingly smart comment by A-Rod.
Not that A-Rod’s not smart (no idea how smart he really is) but normally he makes dumb comments to the media.
Met’s were supposed to be the that team that was gonna fill the hearts of all the disgruntled Dodger/Giant(hence the blue and orange) fans as they obviously couldn’t become Yankee fans. And in many ways they’ve succeeded. The stadium is supposed to echo that so they’ve sort of stolen some history .
are poor people allowed?
At what time are those fans with non-valid tickets allowed in?
No, that wasn’t a quote of Alex.
More a paraphrase of an aphorism that summed up, what I thought was his attitude in not attending.
Bronx Jeers-I know, but they’re not the Giants/Dodgers. They have their own history, and it’s like they’re not proud of it.
Besides, all those old Dodgers/Giants fans are either gone or already converted by now.
Bo knows-Oh. Still a good attitude.
Opening Day lineup revealed
1. Derek Jeter, SS
2. Johnny Damon, LF
3. Mark Teixeira, 1B
4. Nick Swisher, RF
5. Jorge Posada, C
6. Robinson Cano, 2B
7. Hideki Matsui, DH
8. Cody Ransom, 3B
9. Brett Gardner, CF
CC Sabathia, P
As per http://www.nj.com/yankees/inde.....up_th.html
Maybe if we all call and complain to the Yankees they’ll get someone else to sing the anthem.
Fans with non valid tickets, whoah. crickets
gayle-Looks good. They’ve got the best possible lineup in.
Bo knows
April 15th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Just a guess GB7, your initials are really WEB, right? Those Janpanese codes were the giveaway.
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I didn’t think anybody would have guessed my real name was Wilbert Engelhoffer Watanabi.
I’m going to be there with my father – woo hoo!
Wow, some names from my past – Jesse Barfield? I loved him, lol. Oh, I love Chili Davis – how cool that he’s going to be there…..and Paulie, Coney, Tino…..plus the old-timers. No one can top the Yankees when it comes to honoring their tradition.
We’re going to get to YS around 10:30 or so, then check out the place – I especially want to scope out the food spots. Are the garlic fries as good as they sound? I’ve got a digital camera and everything I need – I’ll try to post pics at some point.
keith
April 15th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
are poor people allowed?
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Sure. They’re allowed to sit next to the trolls and idiots.
Betsy-Nobody could top the Yankees when it comes to honoring tradition because nobody has the Yankees’ tradition.
Ooh, I just saw Griffey, Sr – I adored him. He made the greatest catch I’ve ever seen, climbing the left field wall and reaching way back into the stands to grab a HR. He looked like SpiderMan, lol
I know Ransom won the game but I would rather Pena be at 3rd and have the vet come off the bench as a experienced PH.
Cashman can you attempt to see Lastings Milledge already.
Just got back from today’s game, great win for the Yanks. Many of the fans in my section were Yankee fans, so there were minimal cowbell problems. Tampa’s bullpen is going to bite them hard this year. They have nobody to rely on at this point, and effectively no closer as Percival looks like he is at the end of the road. However, BJ Upton is definitely a singular talent, and if you get the chance to see him live, do it. He makes Carl Crawfors look old and slow.
Glad to see Mel S. returning as well for the ceremonies
Did anyone hear a reason as to why Sonnenstein was taken out of the game so early?
Damn the Padres suck so bad.
No Ralph Houk, Pete Mickelson, Pedro Ramos, Phil Linz, Mike Stanton, Mike Stanley, Jim Bouton, Ryne Duran or Hal Reniff?
that sneaky Jose Reyes, very exciting play, 2 runs on one wild pitch
My prediction was always Yanks first, Rays wild card, and BoSox third, and I’m not changing it now. First few series have mirrored this prediction, and the injury bug has bitten the Red Sox hard.
i will be there tomorrow and am really looking forward to seeing pavano
jay destro-He pitches in two days.
Ronan will be doing his famous As the Storm Clouds Gather 7th inning stretch God Bless America book it
Also I was really hoping they’d invite Homer Bush back it would only seem right
http://www.nydailynews.com/new.....wife_.html
Maybe GB can regale us with one of his stories. But honestly right out of a Griffin book. Seal snipers rescue a ship’s captain in Somalia.
I was visiting the family in Syracuse last weekend when two of the jets flew overhead. Those F16s will give people chills. The thrust from the engine creates an almost preternatural sound field.
This picture cracked me up. Something in Andy’s glove is shocking!
http://www.daylife.com/photo/0.....?q=yankees
No Chad Curtis? Who’s going to call out Jeter if he smiles at a non-Yankee?
his afternoon my buddy asked me my favorite catch of all time and i told him griffey sr”s.that was some catch.
Pat, that picture is hilarious. Thanks.
pat-weird picture.
Ok, am i the only one that thinks signing Jim Edmonds would be a smart move for the Yankees.
Pepsi Porch?
G-Who’s Jim Edmonds?
Bo knows
April 15th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
http://www.nydailynews.com/new.....wife_.html
Maybe GB can regale us with one of his stories. But honestly right out of a Griffin book. Seal snipers rescue a ship’s captain in Somalia.
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Sorry, but, I don’t have any stories to tell. It’s great that they were able to take those slimeballs out and rescue the officer.
Betsy – Have a great time! Try the pulled pork sandwiches. The baked beans that go with it are good, also. They actually had large chunks of meat in it. And if you get there early, try the Mohegan Sun Bar, in CF. Nothing says new stadium like a shot at 10:30 AM! (lol)
So while I’m slaving away at my desk everyone is going to be getting buzzed at Yankee Stadium
jennifer
April 15th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
So while I’m slaving away at my desk everyone is going to be getting buzzed at Yankee Stadium
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I’ll be slaving away at getting buzzed at YS Deep South in Savannah, Ga.
Teixeiramvp
Really? ok, if u really dont know who he is:
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/.....yerId=2993
Hes a centerfielder, a free agent. Used to be one of the best in the game. He could be a great replacement. Hit 20 hrs last year with the Cubs.
Tampa Yankee, I’m glad I’m not the only one who remembers that catch!
Joe – Pulled Pork? Yum!
I guess no more updates from Pete? Any word on the call up?
Minor league updates
http://community.thetimes-trib.....njury.aspx
Jeff Nelson??? Isn’t he the guy who beat up a Red Sox groundkeeper a few years ago? I love him!
Friday is also the first “Domino’s Friends and Family Night” at PNC Field. For $29.95 fans get four opening night tickets, four limited edition SWB Yankees hats, a large one topping Domino’s Pizza, an order of bread sticks and a bottle of soda. A $134.00 value for the unbelievable price of $29.95.
wow great deal!!
Pete has to be traveling back to NY tonight.
>This picture cracked me up. Something in Andy’s glove is shocking!
Jules Winnfield put something in his glove:
http://i42.tinypic.com/9tpi04.png
Pete,
Thanks for all the details about tomorrow’s festivities…
Sounds like it will be a memorable day!
Let’s Go Yanks!
being down two OF(Nady Matsui) & using Gardner & Melky in a rotation for now, how about seeing what the Cards would want for FA to be Rick Ankiel..
couldn’t they have someone like Beyonce or someone that isn’t Kelly Clarkson to sing the anthem?
Chad Moeller has a home run. Good for him.
Why doesn’t Joel Sherman sing the National Anthem?
Cashman better bring up Melancon soon, because Girardi is “Torre-izing” Bruney. He’s the only reliever that he trusts at all, now that Coke and Veras are in the doghouse.
Cashman better bring up Melancon soon, because Girardi is “Torre-izing” Bruney. He’s the only reliever that he trusts at all, now that Coke and Veras are in the doghouse.
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Not exactly. Girardi doesn’t do that.
Don’t forget, Coke has thrown quite a few pitches lately and Veras was warming today in the pen before Jeter knocked in the go ahead run.
And I’m certain I’ll be disgusted at 12:10 tomorrow when I am sitting at MY DESK, not able to watch any of it. UCK!
Ian Kinsler just hit for the cycle
Ian Kinsler has hit for the cycle. 5-5, with an extra single, stolen base, 4 runs scored, and 3 RBI. He has to be the best all around 2nd baseman in baseball. He still has a crack at one more at bat.
Kinsler is unreal. Guy has a ton of skill.
The only two 2nd basemen I’d consider taking over Cano is Kinsler and Aaron hill of Toronto.
What is it with all the cycles? Wasn’t it the other day that someone did that on the Dodgers?
Did anyone hit for the cycle last year?
Friday is also the first “Domino’s Friends and Family Night” at PNC Field. For $29.95 fans get four opening night tickets, four limited edition SWB Yankees hats, a large one topping Domino’s Pizza, an order of bread sticks and a bottle of soda. A $134.00 value for the unbelievable price of $29.95.
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After seeing that Domino’s pizza video with those two idiot workers, the thought of Domino’s pizza makes me nauseous.
But other then that, that’s a good deal!
I don’t think it’s just the cycle as it is an offensive outpouring.
DYNASTY IS DESTINY!
April 15th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
What is it with all the cycles? Wasn’t it the other day that someone did that on the Dodgers?
Did anyone hit for the cycle last year?
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Orlando Hudson this last week;
Adrian Betre and Stephen Drew on the same night, last year. Still, there have been more no-hitters than cycles in history.
Adrian ***Beltre***
“Adrian Betre and Stephen Drew on the same night, last year. Still, there have been more no-hitters than cycles in history.”
I thought it was more no-hitters than unassisted triple plays?
Jeter is a big American Idol fan. Maybe he requested Ms. Clarkson.
Not too many late night flights out of Tampa to NY so Pete may have had to do a bleary eye flight tomorrow morning. Too bad the game today wasn’t a 1:05 start so the players would have gotten in at a decent hour and been well rested for the Opener.
Rebecca-Optimist Prime…Staying to Write the Story
April 15th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
“Adrian Betre and Stephen Drew on the same night, last year. Still, there have been more no-hitters than cycles in history.”
I thought it was more no-hitters than unassisted triple plays?
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there have been about 300 no-hitters and around 225 cycles. Not sure how many triple plays. Numbers are off some, but, not that much.
all triple plays
http://tripleplays.sabr.org/tp_sum.htm
Sad news for Nady (Yanks too, of course:). Hopefully Boras we’ll be able to get him a good contract eventually though… He may just be the one to do it.
GreenBeret7,
Thanks for the info…
Interesting that there are more cycles than no-hitters…off hand, do you know how many cycles there have been in baseball history?
Has there ever been a player to hit for the cycle more than once in his career?
List of cycles
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/history....._for_cycle
225? Wow, didn’t think there were that many…
list of no hitters
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L.....no-hitters
save the lists and during a rain delay or when bored….count ‘em all up.
Teixeiramvp (JobaCyYoung)
April 15th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
bodhisattva-I have no confidence in Melky Cabrera. Last year was the year to put up or shut up for Melky, with Gardner coming up right behind him. He couldn’t and hit 249 or something with a ridiculously low number of RBI’s. Melky is a backup at best, which is a shame because I used to really like him.
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We disagree. I’ve watched the kid live since 2005 and he’s already a good defender with a great arm, and has some ability as a hitter to mine. He was rushed up here at 20 – he probably should have spent at least another year at AAA. That’s on the Yankees. I don’t buy him as a no-talent who should ride the pine for the rest of his young career.
Correction:
I meant, “interesting that there are more no-hitters than cycles…”
DYNASTY IS DESTINY!
April 15th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
GreenBeret7,
Thanks for the info…
Interesting that there are more cycles than no-hitters…off hand, do you know how many cycles there have been in baseball history?
Has there ever been a player to hit for the cycle more than once in his career?
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No many, but, a few. Yanks Bob Meausel and DiMaggio, I think. Bob Watson, also.
GB7,
Ian Kinsler is a monster but what about Chase Utley? Utley is the best 2B in either league although Kinsler might come close if he can stay healthy for a full season.
There are actually a lot of skilled 2B’s out there. Utley, Kinsler, Cano, Pedroia, Phillips, Hill, Hudson.
Rebeccah
I have to tip my hat,(tip) to the young lady.
Last night’s comment during game thread.
“Gardner, you’re our only hope”
And may the force be with you and the wind always at your back.
That’s a cool trivia question. How many Yankees hit for the cycle twice in their careers? And who were they?
Didn’t know any of that…pretty cool.
Bob ***Meusel***
Here’s another list of cycles with oddities connected, like homer being a grand slam and such
Bob Meausel
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/history....._for_cycle
http://www.baseball-almanac.co.....s16d.shtml
sorry about the copying error
Not to take anything away from Kinsler, Utley et al…
But let’s see what Cano can do over the next few years…greatness may yet lie within him as well!
Let’s Go Yanks!
Patrick
April 15th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
GB7,
Ian Kinsler is a monster but what about Chase Utley? Utley is the best 2B in either league although Kinsler might come close if he can stay healthy for a full season.
There are actually a lot of skilled 2B’s out there. Utley, Kinsler, Cano, Pedroia, Phillips, Hill, Hudson.
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I’m not so sure that Utley’s, Phillips, Pedroia’s and Kinsler’s aren’t power isn’t a result of their parks.
By the way, Kinsler is now 6-6 with an extra single and double. 4 Runs, 4 RBIs
to bad baltimore can’t tie the game to give kinsler a shot at 2
too bad
All of these runs and hits (16 runs, 17 hits), Hamilton has two singles and one RBI with 3 strikeouts
Fransworth’s contract is looking bad each day.
Marlon Byrd has just a lousey 5-6 night with a homer and two doubles
I swear I clicked on the YES link on mlb.tv around the 6th inning or so, but I got the Rays crew. They weren’t bad, didn’t trash the Yankees or complain about umpiring. Didn’t sound disgusted when the Rays pen blew the game. Kept talking about the veterans in the pen.
But what cracked me up, was the guys was getting a little excited about doing the splits for the 3 switch hitters in a row. Like it was something amazing.
Ian Kinsler? He’s tired of hearing about how the midget took his job.
GB,
you think Cashma would look into Cruz or Byrd as our CFer by season’s end? after all, we do need like 2 OFers next season.
I guess this might be the better way to get Kinsler his 2 cycles
Ed – Swisher is awesome!!
April 15th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
GB,
you think Cashma would look into Cruz or Byrd as our CFer by season’s end? after all, we do need like 2 OFers next season.
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They might try for Byrd, but, they’re not likely to get Cruz from Texas. Tonight, Cruz is just 2-5 with a grand slam and 2 run double.
Gb,
When Cashman acquires a OFer by the deadline, you know its a signal of someone’s Yankee career is coming to an end.
Ok, back to Mariners/Angels… I knew Washout would have given up the lead by the time i switched back!
Yep. Hate to see Bernie go, but, it’s time. Right now Texas is fighting for the west title, so, they’re not likely to trade Byrd. All depends on whether Andruw Jones comes around for real. St. Louis needs pitching badly with Carpenter out for a couple of months.
WOW….RIP Mr. Merle Harmon. Great announcer, great football player. actor Mark Harmon is his son, his daughter Kris was married to Rick Nelson. Grandsons were the Nelsons, Sam and Gunther.
sorry. Gunner Nelson
My mistake Mark and Kris was Tom Harmon’s kids. Merle was still a great announcer
just saw Swish talking about opening New Yankee Stadium on Sportscenter, he said the clubhouse feels as big as a Wal Mart, lol
GreenBeret7 April 15th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
No Ralph Houk, Pete Mickelson, Pedro Ramos, Phil Linz, Mike Stanton, Mike Stanley, Jim Bouton, Ryne Duran or Hal Reniff?
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GB7, FYI, Pedro Ramos owns a cigar factory down here in Miami
I wish people would stop dying…
EdFl
April 15th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
GreenBeret7 April 15th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
No Ralph Houk, Pete Mickelson, Pedro Ramos, Phil Linz, Mike Stanton, Mike Stanley, Jim Bouton, Ryne Duran or Hal Reniff?
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GB7, FYI, Pedro Ramos owns a cigar factory down here in Miami
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what a pity Ol’ Pete had to pitch for those really bad Washington teams and the twins. Damned fine pitcher (like Camilo Pasqual and Jim Kaat). Pedro was a great hitter and could run. He used to have foot races with Mantle and always ended up about a half a step slower. It was off Ramos in 1956 that Mantle hit his first bomb off of the facade.
If NYY had gotten Pedro from Cleveland a week earlier in 1964, they would have won the WS against ST. Louis. He closed for NYY down the stretch and was just about perfect. They missed it by 5 days.
Rebecca-Optimist Prime…Staying to Write the Story
April 15th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
I wish people would stop dying…
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My apologies, Rebecca. I wasn’t even thinking when I posted that. My condolences to you and your family.
GB: I wasn’t attempting to be mean or anything like that. It just seems like there’s been a glut of deaths this year…I really do wish people would stop dying, y’know?
Rebecca-Optimist Prime…Staying to Write the Story
April 15th, 2009 at 11:49 pm
GB: I wasn’t attempting to be mean or anything like that. It just seems like there’s been a glut of deaths this year…I really do wish people would stop dying, y’know?
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I didn’t take it as being mean, “Becca. I know what you mean though. We’ve been hit hard in the family, too.
Ouch. Clayton Kershaw has a one hitter through the 6th inning with one walk, 10 strikeouts. Only hit was a 2nd inning leadoff homer by Bengie Molina. We have the only Molina that can’t hit.
Kershaw has some kind of arm for such a young kid….he actually has a clue of what he’s doing on the mound.
Alas I fear for Kershaw, what with Torre in the dugout…
WOW. 7 innings, 13 strikeouts. 95 MPH fastball and a 70 MPH curve. That’s just cruel. Running him and Billingsley out back to back is unfair. Billingsley struck out 11 last night…1 run. Koufax and Drysdale, part 2.
amazing duo. 14 innings, 2 runs, 24 strikeouts and 1 walk in two nights. The Giants are screwed.
There goes Kershaw’s win thanks to Kuo blowing it.
Yep. Rowand’s 3 run bomb destroyed a great start.
Gotta find out what Seattle’s pre-game meal is when they play the angels. They’re at it again.
Suzuki hits a slam on his first game back. 2-5 with a steal and a slam.
They couldn’t do any better than Kelly Clarkson?
I wish Don Larsen threw the opening pitch to Yogi Berra.
In our section, the vendors ran out of hot dog buns in the 6th inning!
Kelly Clarkson? WTF? I guess Clay Aiken was busy. Couldn’t they have found someone with a New York connection? What about Billy Joel, Paul Simon, etc, etc, etc?