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Thanks to everyone for joining me during the parade live blog – I appreciated all your emails and comments. If you’re looking for some photos from the parade, check out the gallery at LoHud.com.
The Yankees are returning to the Stadium now and Chad and Josh will be there for any news and notes coming from the clean-out.
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Chad Jennings
Josh Thomson
The best franchise in sports history!
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Holy cow, Francesca transitioned right into football – no more commentary on the Yankees.
“Did anyone that was at parade cermemony or watching it on TV see Robinson Cano get a key to city by Bloomberg?”
He got a key.
OMG, this day is never going to end. All I want to do is go home and watch the footage!!
Erica, glad you had a great time! Did AJ react when the crowd chanted “we want pie?
Thanks for the great coverage!!!
betsy
November 6th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Erica, glad you had a great time! Did AJ react when the crowd chanted “we want pie?
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Smile and wave. He wasn’t showing much reaction. I couldn’t tell if he looked overwhelmed or not. I was also a little disappointed he rode the float with Molina…. just seemed so obvious
Sam, thanks! I hope we get some good quotes – I really want to hear how the new guys felt about the parade; it must have been a blast for them.
So how did “Empire State of Mind” sound with no Alicia? That’s the best part of the song IMO.
Erica, I wonder who chose the players and the floats. It was an odd choice, AJ and Molina. Hmm, maybe he was overwhelmed – I thought he’d be one of the guys who was thoroughly enjoying himself.
Lyle and Nelson on Seth Everett show.
Talknig about Lackey
Erin
That is the best part. It sounded pretty good.
I was really hoping for speeches and some Lakers type dancing.
Robertson: “I knew it would be big but I didn’t think it would be this grand.” –Carig
half a minute ago from TweetDeck
Is rap really a song?
Hey all…
Erica, am glad that you had a good time.
Unfortunately, I did not make it because I have a fever of 101.4 so it was probably not a good idea to head down there but at least I maanged to see all the footage on tv.
The 2010 season can not come soon enough now!
Well folks that’s the end of the season and celebration. Now let the depression sink in. We are at the beginning of 4 months with no baseball.
Bronx Bombers Girl-sorry to hear you don’t feel well. At least seeing the Yankees on TV made you feel a little better, right?
A bunch of Yankee players going to The Garden tonight to watch the Knicks/Cavs game.
Bronx Bombers Girl
November 6th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Hey all…
Erica, am glad that you had a good time.
Unfortunately, I did not make it because I have a fever of 101.4 so it was probably not a good idea to head down there but at least I maanged to see all the footage on tv.
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Awww- I am sorry you are sick. I hope you feel better soon!
Expect to see some Yankees at the Knicks/Cavs game tonight.
Patrick
November 6th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Well folks that’s the end of the season and celebration. Now let the depression sink in. We are at the beginning of 4 months with no baseball.
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Think of it this way: pitchers and catchers report in 96 days!!
Patrick, we can keep watching our highlight videos over and over again, lol. I actually like the off-season because I get to relax…….and this will be the greatest off-season every
#28 is coming to the Bronx next year.
“Hideki Matsui rules out the possibility of returning to Japan”
http://twitter.com/npbtracker/status/5486941399
Wow what a trill it must be to be a yankees player right now
But is it really normal in America to wear a suit and a cap…??
I was at the parade and what an awesome experience! I had a great spot and the crowd was so into it. I watched the ceremony at my husband’s office and I got to catch up on all the lohud comments. This is a great day! Thanks for the coverage!
150 Days, 3 Hours, and 7 Minutes Until Opening Day!!!!!!!!
so now I have to watch the knicks to watch for the Yankees?
Trevor
November 6th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Expect to see some Yankees at the Knicks/Cavs game tonight.
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That’s cool. Was CC the ringmaster again?
Cano got a key right after tex – confirmed on tivo
CC is gonna be there. Hopefully, he talks Lebron into comin to NY to join the party.
“so now I have to watch the knicks to watch for the Yankees?”
Remember when we did that when they were in Cleveland and went to a game? Too funny.
“so now I have to watch the knicks to watch for the Yankees?”
Hey watch it.
Trevor November 6th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Expect to see some Yankees at the Knicks/Cavs game tonight.
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CC does have Knicks season tickets
I’m sure CC will be at the game recruiting Lebron
Article via Google translate:
“Matsui, major life Japan is back extinct ”
http://translate.google.com/tr.....ry_state0=
Erica – always OPPC November 6th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
150 Days, 3 Hours, and 7 Minutes Until Opening Day!!!!!!!!
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Stop!
Stultus Magnus
November 6th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Erica – always OPPC November 6th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
150 Days, 3 Hours, and 7 Minutes Until Opening Day!!!!!!!!
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Stop!
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No!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And develop a sense of humor!!!!
roger(live from Amsterdam) November 6th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Wow what a trill it must be to be a yankees player right now
But is it really normal in America to wear a suit and a cap…??
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Is it normal in the Netherlands for men to wear purple or orange jeans??
And don’t say no because I’ve seen it with my own eyes!
Erica-Don’t stop your countdown. I love it!
Erica – always OPPC November 6th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Stultus Magnus
November 6th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Erica – always OPPC November 6th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
150 Days, 3 Hours, and 7 Minutes Until Opening Day!!!!!!!!
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Stop!
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No!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And develop a sense of humor!!!!
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Look, I get why you might want to do it. But to try to pass it off as humor is kind of silly.
Erin
November 6th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Bronx Bombers Girl-sorry to hear you don’t feel well. At least seeing the Yankees on TV made you feel a little better, right?
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Erin, Absolutely! It was still great and I was sending great Yankee vibes there way. It’s just so crazy how I got sick so fast but I will go next year!
Ledger_Yankees Swisher on tickertape: “It was looking like it was snowing.” –Carig
2 minutes ago from TweetDeck
BryanHoch Hal Steinbrenner: “Just incredible. A magical day; it’s hard not to enjoy that. New York has the best fans in the world.”
17 minutes ago from web
BryanHoch Jeter: “You feel like the president waving to everyone. You wish you could thank everyone. I think they know we appreciate it.”
17 minutes ago from web
BryanHoch Damon: “I’m so overjoyed. You don’t know how many times you’re going to get the opportunity to be in a tickertape parade in New York City.”
18 minutes ago from web
BryanHoch Girardi: “They never get old. It’s been 10 years. It’s amazing. The parade is extra special because everybody is celebrating with you.”
18 minutes ago from web
BryanHoch CC: “Andy told me it’d be a mob scene. It’s amazing, the amount of people who are out there celebrating what we do.”
18 minutes ago from web
Every time there’s a countdown, we all laugh heartily.
“Matsui, major life Japan is back extinct ”
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so something like, My career in japan is over?
Erica – always OPPC
November 6th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Awww- I am sorry you are sick. I hope you feel better soon!
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Thanks Erica! It is just so random how I got sick so fast. Was being at the parade everything you had hoped for?
Stultus-
I am hopelessly spiteful. Telling me not to do it, will only make me do it more often.
Now having that been said, people above were talking about the days until pitchers and catchers report. So I only added to that conversation. Its not a countdown I plan top update every hour, throwing it out there once a day or every other day is kind of funny.
And did it ever occur to you, that some people like the countdowns????
“Matsui, major life Japan is back extinct ”
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That has a nice ring to it.
More humorous than Erica’s countdowns, that’s for sure…
Bronx Bombers Girl
November 6th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Erica – always OPPC
November 6th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Awww- I am sorry you are sick. I hope you feel better soon!
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Thanks Erica! It is just so random how I got sick so fast. Was being at the parade everything you had hoped for?
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It was definitely an experience. I am just so happy that after years and years of waiting, I finally got to go to one. And I got to tell Johnny I love him. LOL. Next time I watch from my couch in my pjs
Erica,
Don’t stop doing the countdown, it’s awesome.
Erin,
True enough, I guess I should be more optimistic. Think about this, last year at this time the Yankees hadn’t been playing for over a month!
Its not a countdown I plan top update every hour
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That’s all you needed to say.
Hooray!!!!!
Stultus Magnus
haha no it isn’t!!But I think in Europe we have a very different taste in clothes then in America
“ When I came to spring training, I asked Derek how the winter was and he said, ‘Too long.’ That was the first time anybody has ever said that to me,’’ Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher said .
Per Michael Kay, the new guys were blown away by the parade….
Stultus Magnus
November 6th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Its not a countdown I plan top update every hour
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That’s all you needed to say.
Hooray!!!!!
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LOL. I am glad this crisis has been adverted
still love how mlb game us Boston 6 of the last 9 games next year in the hopes that when we are so far ahead of them at the end, they at least have a chance of facing and catching us.
2011: Yankees vs. Sox (18 days in a row in Septemer).
Read the rest of the article, it’s hysterical:
“Next season, Matsui was on the ground of the measure. Godzilla in the head, “return to Japanese baseball,” that choice was. Yankees and four-year contract expires this season, was sent and calls from the Giants and Hanshin Tigers in the season, was prepared for major bury the bones in the already solidified”
“28 home runs this season, winning the World Series MVP Matsui rating is climbing the eel”
This team made all hours outside of 915 (when i get to work 15 minutes late) and 450 (when i start to pack for home) so GREAT!!! Love this team.
Erica – always OPPC
November 6th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
It was definitely an experience. I am just so happy that after years and years of waiting, I finally got to go to one. And I got to tell Johnny I love him. LOL. Next time I watch from my couch in my pjs
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I am glad that you got to experience it and that you told Johnny in person that you love him! Under the circumstances, That is exactly what I had to do today what on the couch in my pj’s lol
Roger,
Ok, ok, I only saw one person in Liden with orange jeans…
Neat parade. Take that Yankee Haters!
Next year, when trolls repopulate the blog, we should send them a link to the parade video.
One thing that stands out for me in this celebration is Wednesday night, after they clinched, Kim Jones was interviewing Damon.
During the interview, Joba comes up behind Damon, says, “I love you,” kisses him on the cheek, and pours a Bud on his head while he’s trying to speak.
I could not stop laughing. Did anyone else see that?
roger,
I don’t think there’s any question, Europeans dress much better than Americans. I’ve been in Europe a few times (including Amsterdam) and the people there (especially men) have much better fashion than Americans.
During the interview, Joba comes up behind Damon, says, “I love you,” kisses him on the cheek, and pours a Bud on his head while he’s trying to speak
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Awwww…that’s so cute!
PittsburghYankeeFan
November 6th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Neat parade. Take that Yankee Haters!
Next year, when trolls repopulate the blog, we should send them a link to the parade video.
One thing that stands out for me in this celebration is Wednesday night, after they clinched, Kim Jones was interviewing Damon.
During the interview, Joba comes up behind Damon, says, “I love you,” kisses him on the cheek, and pours a Bud on his head while he’s trying to speak.
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Joba received my telepathic message. Good
Oops sorry not what on the couch but **watch** on the couch…I guess my fever is making me delirious
Bronx Bombers Girl
November 6th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Oops sorry not what on the couch but **watch** on the couch…I guess my fever is making me delirious
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You aren’t coughing a lot are you?
on MK show they hated that song too. Kay had no idea why they chose that song. apparently, not everything was run by the Yankees, because they are superstitious.
Tex friend
Remember one thing now that it’s 2009 and the Yankees are back on top.
The Red Sox are irrelevant, back where they belong, chasing the Yankees. They’ve got some real issues up there, as well as the Curse of Pete Abe.
The onus is back on them. Who cares when we play them?
The funniest part of the Damon interview was when Joba did all of that Damon didn’t react at all. Didn’t look at him, didn’t crack a smile, nothing. It was so funny
Erica – always OPPC
November 6th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
You aren’t coughing a lot are you?
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Yep coughing up a storm especially all night long!
Patrick November 6th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
roger,
I don’t think there’s any question, Europeans dress much better than Americans. I’ve been in Europe a few times (including Amsterdam) and the people there (especially men) have much better fashion than Americans.
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Americans love sneakers with white socks, which is totally odd to me.
Europeans love shiny, pointy dress shoes that look like they are made for elves.
Nobody’s perfect.
Stultus
liden??
No city has a parade like NYC. It just isn’t possible.
Is rap really a song?
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abdab -re: empire state of mind
one of the lyrics states JZ is the new Sinatra, another is he made the yankee cap famous.
who is buying this crap?
Roger,
Oops, forgot an E.
Leiden.
Roger,
Maybe he means Leiden?
I saw that – I thought Joba was really weird when he did that.
“Americans love sneakers with white socks, which is totally odd to me.”
What do you wear with sneakers?
Ahh one post too late
Bronx Bombers Girl
November 6th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Erica – always OPPC
November 6th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
You aren’t coughing a lot are you?
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Yep coughing up a storm especially all night long!
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You may want to consider going to the doctor then. Cough and fever are two symptoms of swine flu
Now I did think Damon not reacting was funny…..
Owh ok.beautifil city.Lots of students
Erica – always OPPC
November 6th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
You may want to consider going to the doctor then. Cough and fever are two symptoms of swine flu
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Thanks for the heads up. I will definitely go tomorrow if I still have a fever. It would really stink if this is swine flu!
“on MK show they hated that song too”
Jay z song?
pat November 6th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
“Americans love sneakers with white socks, which is totally odd to me.”
What do you wear with sneakers?
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I generally don’t wear sneakers. And I haven’t owned a pair of white socks in over a decade.
I’m not 60 either, FYI.
Great turn-out for the parade.
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Did anyone see/hear that idiot Carton doing commentary for wcbs? First he said he is a Met fan. Then he said Joba’s mother is facing life in prison for selling drugs. And Joba’s father is handicapped. When he saw Minka with Jeter on a float he said there are only 2 reasons to have a woman with you on a float, either you want to date her or marry her. After that I had to change the channel.
roger(live from Amsterdam) November 6th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Owh ok.beautifil city.Lots of students.
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Yes! I loved it.
I was studying in Germany and had a friend in Leiden that I visited a few times.
time to decompress and figure out ways to get thru the next 96 days.
as i go to ST each year, that is one milestone to look forward to.
hot stove also works.
nfl- jets,super bowl,nba- new york knicks…oh well…
one day at a time.
ach so!haha
That jay z song sucks what a media whore he is. He used to be a mets fans and just started to go to yankee games in the late 90’s during the dynasty run.
# Rose November 6th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Great turn-out for the parade.
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Did anyone see/hear that idiot Carton doing commentary for wcbs? First he said he is a Met fan. Then he said Joba’s mother is facing life in prison for selling drugs. And Joba’s father is handicapped. When he saw Minka with Jeter on a float he said there are only 2 reasons to have a woman with you on a float, either you want to date her or marry her. After that I had to change the channel.
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carton is a tool looking to make a name for himself. he is embarrassing to listen to and sounds like a maddog russo ripoff.
Stultus Magnus November 6th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
I generally don’t wear sneakers. And I haven’t owned a pair of white socks in over a decade.
I’m not 60 either, FYI.
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You must not work out?????
Do I detect sock snobbery?
Seven November 6th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
That jay z song sucks what a media whore he is. He used to be a mets fans and just started to go to yankee games in the late 90’s during the dynasty run.
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That’s the thing that bugs me, he was a Mets fan.
He’ll be performing his NYC song at CitiField the next time the Mets make it…
…in the year 2020…
Jay-Z does not need to perform at a Yankees parade/ceremony for attention people. Don’t like the performance or the artist fine, but don’t make yourself look foolish.
what bothers me also is the name of that song.
New York State of Mind is a classic.
You must not work out?????
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Ha! That’s funny. I don’t own white socks means I don’t work out.
To be honest, not lately. But when I was running every day, I wasn’t wearing white socks.
Though I did wear sneakers.
mick
November 6th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
what bothers me also is the name of that song.
New York State of Mind is a classic.
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mick-agreed. That’s one of my favorite Billy Joel songs. I think of that song every time I hear “Empire State of Mind”
how vile is it to claim he is the new sinatra?
and as far as making the yankee cap famous…..it is just ridiculous but people are afraid to say anything.
were they grey socks?
Uncle Ellsworth (much ado about nothing) November 6th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Do I detect sock snobbery?
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No, it’s not there.
Just saying Americans and Europeans wear weird things.
I feel like white socks and sneakers is kind of weird.
But the shoes they were in Europe are sometimes obnoxious.
Anyway…
Erin–
Exactly. It is a straight-up ripoff.
Be original for godsake.
He appeals to children.
does anyone know if Matsui’s wife became jealous seeing all that paper surrounding and touching him all over his body..
“I feel like white socks and sneakers is kind of weird.”
you lost me.
Uncle Ellsworth (much ado about nothing) November 6th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
“I feel like white socks and sneakers is kind of weird.”
you lost me.
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Sorry.
*wear*
“carton is a tool looking to make a name for himself.”
Mick
Carton also said Matsui and Damon will not be on the Yankees next year. Carton is making a name for himself=idiot.
Carton supported the yanks. He dissed Mitch Williams on his show before the world series started. He can say what he wants.
“Shi$, I made the Yankee hat more famous than a Yankee can.”
Another ludicrous line from Empire State.
haha the sock issue…i agree with staltus..white socks is a big no no
Stultus,
Sneakers + white socks isn’t weird if you are going to a ballgame or going for a run or something like that.
what color sock are you supposed to wear with sneakers?
What color socks do you wear in Europe?
Mick – i’m not picking sides and i’m not saying its right or wrong…but…there are probably more yankee fans at this point in time that know and listen to Jay Z more than sinatra…and in the Hip Hop/Rap world (the world that Jay Z is talking about when he raps) Jay Z probably has made that Yankee hat more famous – he’s been wearing the yankee hat (which is the most popular hat in hip hop/rap videos and everyday life)for his entire career….
Sneakers + white socks isn’t weird if you are going to a ballgame or going for a run or something like that.
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When exercising, it’s not weird. But Americans wear sneakers and white socks all the time.
I just find it odd, especially the white sport socks.
Looks pretty bad.
As Americans you should all know that you don’t have to wear white socks with sneakers. Even if you are exercising!
Mind blown!
You know it’s the offseason when you’re talking about white socks on a yankees blog..haha
people up north must be complaining how much the parade cost
Uncle Ellsworth (much ado about nothing) November 6th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
what color sock are you supposed to wear with sneakers?
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Pink, with your initials embroidered.
Makes about just as much sense as always wearing white socks.
anybody know if Murti is a Phillies fan?
He was on Francessa and said he had grown so attached to the Yankees team, that he “did not feel that bad that the Phils lost”
sab November 6th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Mick – i’m not picking sides and i’m not saying its right or wrong…but…there are probably more yankee fans at this point in time that know and listen to Jay Z more than sinatra…and in the Hip Hop/Rap world (the world that Jay Z is talking about when he raps) Jay Z probably has made that Yankee hat more famous – he’s been wearing the yankee hat (which is the most popular hat in hip hop/rap videos and everyday life)for his entire career….
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Understood. Those that follow him are all that matter to him, as they buy his stuff,and never heard of Sinatra. And the slap at people who did, he could care less about. He’s just another salesman.
Many people think it is not music but what does it matter if it makes a buck. Great mentality, as I said before he appeals to children.
CR, I believe Sweeney grew up in Philly……Ugh, I want quotes from the new guys. I want pics as well – I’m impatient.
Yeah, Sweeney’s a Philly fan.
Take a look at his blog:
http://www.wfan.com/My-Story/5.....ntRating=1
cr9
sweeny is from philly
What’s worse wearing white socks with sneakers or paying attention to what kind of socks someone is wearing with their sneakers
What a good time. Did anyone feel like guys were hidden on the backs of some floats? You could tell who was up front on each but each float had so many people on them that on some you couldn’t tell who was on the back. Like with Jeter’s float, just as it went by everyone noticed Jorge was on there too and by then it was passed. I didn’t realize Damon was on his float either until it had just passed. Regarding the backs of the floats, they should have done something to distinguish players from non-players, or at least indicate who was on each. Just something they can work on for next year. It was a fun day.
“When exercising, it’s not weird. But Americans wear sneakers and white socks all the time.
I just find it odd, especially the white sport socks.
Looks pretty bad. ”
Yes there are many times when I see Americans wearing sneakers with white socks and it looks very out of place. I’m just saying there are times when it doesn’t look out of place, such as the gym or at a ballgame.
@ Sab
The real issue is that he was a Mets fan.
Thanks.
Regardless, Murti is a classy guy.
Whether or not Jay-Z is actually the new Sinatra, I think it’s unquestionable that Snoop Dogg is the new Dean Martin.
Mos Def is the new Jerry Lewis.
Gardner in CF-who was Damon on a float with?
JoeMama November 6th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
What’s worse wearing white socks with sneakers or paying attention to what kind of socks someone is wearing with their sneakers
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Wait, or commenting about it on a blog?
Not sure, I guess I get to pick from three choices, JoeMama.
All of the above is odd, I have to say.
Heading back from the parade. Tough to see at times but saw most of the guys on the floats. Missed a couple if they were on the other side. But what a great time!
Empire State of Mind is a rap (hip-hop) take off on New York, New York. In its genre, I think it’s good. It’s also got a great “hook” in the Alicia Keys part.
Isn’t braggadocio what hip-hop is all about?
I don’t believe it’s to be taken all that seriously.
And not for nothing, but in his time, Sinatra was as braggadocio as Jay-Z is in his.
Doreen
Have you taken a look at the lyrics to the song?
Isn’t it also normal to wear a yankee jacket or shirt to school..??
That’s not something you often see in Europe as well
But he…we wear ridiculous shoes according to staltus haha
And not for nothing, but in his time, Sinatra was as braggadocio as Jay-Z is in his.
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Good point.
Erin November 6th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Gardner in CF-who was Damon on a float with?
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I really don’t remember – right as it passed some people around me went “Damon was on that too!”. I think it was the second float with Alex Rodriguez up front of the next with CC and Teixeira.
The sock debate truly signifies the end of the 09 baseball season. I vote for pinstriped socks with sneakers
roger(live from Amsterdam) November 6th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Isn’t it also normal to wear a yankee jacket or shirt to school..??
That’s not something you often see in Europe as well
But he…we wear ridiculous shoes according to staltus haha
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Roger, that’s bogus! Ok, maybe in the Netherlands they do it differently, but I was just in Italy and they were all wearing soccer jerseys…
Come on now!
And yes, the shoes are crazy. Just take a look:
http://www.elegantsoles.com/shop/images/G001.jpg
any socks are better than no socks
unless you’re wearing sandals of course
That’s for a “man”!
Sinatra didn’t blow his own horn in any song stating he was the new so and so.
I wasn’t a big fan but his songs were never about himself.
Eric…keep the countdown going, but change it to “until start of spring training” so it’s not so depressing!
BTW, Lohud bloggers, thanks for the blow by blow on the parade…I couldn’t see it (live or on internet/tv) but I feel like I did.
Well, mick -
It’s still a take-off on New York, New York.
A lot grittier, not prettier.
And unless you read ‘em who cares what the lyrics are. A few stand out when he raps, but it’s the “hook” that people mostly remember.
A 18year old with a football shirt to school..no way!
Eric=Erica ! Sorry!
“Have you taken a look at the lyrics to the song?”
Jay-Z brags about himself in every song. Empire State of Mind is relatively humble compared with, say, any song from The Black Album.
mick -
What about “My Way”????
I’M ON A FLOAT!
Sinatra didn’t write his own songs, for one.
But he butchered enough of them in his later years, putting his own “hip” words into the lyrics.
It was a different era. Sinatra’s braggadocio was fashioned differently, but it was definitely there.
And unless you read ‘em who cares what the lyrics are.
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doreen,
you are exactly right. lyrics used to be a big part of a song.
i guess that’s not the case anymore. it’s too bad.
Did someone really say that anyone that listens to Jay doesn’t listen to Sinatra? Bit of a generalization dont you think?
Also with regards to his lyrics, the only reason he mentions Sinatra is because of Sinatra’s line “if i can make it there, i’ll make it anywhere”
It’s cool to not appreciate Jay-z but to sit here and spew criticism to something you don’t know much about is lame
Hokiehill-
Okay, I will tweak the countdown until pitchers and catchers report
Note to self: Look up when pitchers and catchers report
Johnny Damon was on a float with Swisher!
OK–parade over. Hot Stove begins.
“Think like a GM” says Bobcat.
Look at what’s out there, and look at the Yankee FAs.
Pettitte. I think he comes back for one more year. Watch his reactions during the Letterman interview.
Damon. He gets Abreu or slightly lower. $9-10 million x 2 with a club option for year 3 (oh I don’t want this, but it’s the price of doing business). Still will give you 140 games at BAA .286 OBP .340 HR 20-25 in YS. Name another player that can give you two years of that.
Matsui. He’s a 30/100 pure DH. Looking at comps, $8-10 millon x 2 is about right. Unfortunately, who can replace his bat at that price in this FA class?
Holliday. Just one person, untested in NY, who will cost $16-17 million x 6. He’s also pure RH. He’s the alternative, but he’s only one person–you can’t bat him twice in the lineup.
Wang. Incentive laden offer to avoid arb and non-tender. Maybe $2-3 million with incentives to $6 million. Will he take it? Money here says yes.
Say no to SP, and wait until the 2010 offseason.
Nady/Molina are likely gone, so you save $9 million. You save about $8-10 million on Damon/Matsui.
Rest of payroll is the same.
Basically the same team with a payroll of $180-185 million, done by Thanksgiving.
See where you are by the ASB, and move young minor talent as needed to wrap up Halliday (or wait until 2010 is over) if Wang doesn’t work out.
Then dominate in 2011 with a spectacular team.
By the way mick, I’m 51 years old, and I love vintage Sinatra.
Erica – always OPPC
November 6th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
Johnny Damon was on a float with Swisher!
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That seems very appropriate!
I never wear white socks with my sneakers… only when I waer shoes and a suit do I wear white socks…
Let’s Do It Again in 2010!!!
“but to sit here and spew criticism to something you don’t know much about is lame”
That is a frequent occurence here….it is the comments section of a blog after all…I put the over/under of daily occurences of ignorant criticism in the LoHud comments section at about 1053
What about “My Way”????
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rodg12
that’s a good point but that is one great, beautiful song.
i also doubt any of jz’s stuff will stand the test of time as sinatra’s has.
anyway sinatra was a singer, jz is not. alicia keys is the best part of that song.
Did anyone see the priest in front of the church at the corner of Broadway and Wall St. in the Yankee hat with the incense? Good sight to see. I got some pictures.
From Anthony DiComo(twitter)
“Chien-Ming Wang is headed to see Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham Monday. He expects to play in rehab games by “April or May”
Glad that some of you got to attend the parade. It must have been so exciting to be there. I watched it on mlb and fox and recorded YES to get me thru the long days w/o baseball. Today reminded me of graduation, you wait for it to happen and then before you know it, its over and everyone moves on.
Congratulations Yankee Universe & savor the moment.. party throughout the weekend non-stop & just enjoy..
Doreen November 6th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
By the way mick, I’m 51 years old, and I love vintage Sinatra.
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Doreen
Understood. I was never a Sinatra fan but songs like New York, New York, My Way, and others were ballads. All I’m saying.
I just wrote a brilliant post about dye in color socks and foot ailments which would have educated and enthralled you all but the filter ate it.
mick
November 6th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Sinatra didn’t blow his own horn in any song stating he was the new so and so.
I wasn’t a big fan but his songs were never about himself.
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“I Did it my way” can be looked at Ol Blue Eyes tooting his own horn…then again times have changed – you can’t expect Jay Z to sing about flying to the moon and playing amoung the stars because thats not what people want to hear today – that was a different era and really a different world than it is now…
as for him being a Met fan…does it really matter? – from all of the videos i’ve seem from as far back as 2003 and even before he’s been wearing a yankee hat – maybe he was a met fan and smartened up – people are entitled to change their minds –
didn’t we as yankee fans once hate Johnny Damon (and wade boggs and roger clemens) – things change, people change..lets just enjoy the yankees winning and whatever else is just fodder
Every Japanese reporter that walked by in the few hours prior to the parade was greeted with “MVP!” chants.
It’s cool to not appreciate Jay-z but to sit here and spew criticism to something you don’t know much about is lame
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please educate me about jz. what is the appeal?
pat November 6th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
I just wrote a brilliant post about dye in color socks and foot ailments which would have educated and enthralled you all but the filter ate it.
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Release the post!
Doreen November 6th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
By the way mick, I’m 51 years old, and I love vintage Sinatra.
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Me too Doreen and I’m 50. One of my good friends here in south Florida was Sinatras manager and the executor of his will. The story he tells me of “The old Man” are great.
mick -
I agree that Alicia is the best part of the entire song, and it’s the part of the song that stays with me. It’s a somewhat haunting melody. And those particular lyrics are pretty good.
I am pretty much eclectic in my musical tastes, and I would not go out of my way to listen to Jay-Z or any hip-hop/rap for that matter (I don’t even really know what to call it
), but sometimes I hear a song of his or someone else’s that for whatever reason appeals to me. And though the lyrics to this one aren’t as pretty as the songs I usually enjoy, they do have something to say, to the people who do follow his music.
And I can’t rap. I can sing really well. But I can’t do the patter. It’s not classical singing, but there is a style to it, and a technique. I appreciate for what it is. But I won’t purchase it, you know?
And what color socks are you SUPPOSED to wear with sneakers? White sneakers/white sox. Dark sneakers or colored sneakers almost anything goes. But no white sox with black sneakers.
“you are exactly right. lyrics used to be a big part of a song.
i guess that’s not the case anymore. it’s too bad.”
The story Jay-Z tells in that song is actually pretty clever, especially the first and third verses.
Gardner in CF
November 6th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Every Japanese reporter that walked by in the few hours prior to the parade was greeted with “MVP!” chants.
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I liked that part a lot myself
as for him being a Met fan…does it really matter?
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Yes. Not to you apparently.
I think it’s annoying.
Like the song though.
Hey, didn’t Bloomy make a wager with the mayor of Philly??
I think that guy’s gotta wear a Yankee jersey while doing a little community service.
I want to see those pics!
I am 28 years old and I have a bunch of Sinatra songs on my computer. I also find myself listening to the all-Sinatra station on Sirius every once in a while. Somethings are just timeless
Yankee Ray =
Those must be some great stories.
YankeeRay
November 6th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Doreen November 6th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
By the way mick, I’m 51 years old, and I love vintage Sinatra.
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Me too Doreen and I’m 50. One of my good friends here in south Florida was Sinatras manager and the executor of his will. The story he tells me of “The old Man” are great.
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That’s awesome! Your friend must have quite the stories to tell
Stultus Magnus
November 6th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
as for him being a Met fan…does it really matter?
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Yes. Not to you apparently.
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the mets and their apparel don’t bother me so much – they are the red headed step child that no one cares about (my apologies to any red headed step child on this blog)- Jay Z is from New York ..if he were to wear a Red Sox hat THAT would bother me more….
Wow! I’ve started a Sinatra thread and it wasn’t my intention.
did i hear wang may be back by may?
i feel like it is worth keeping him and getting him right again. we know what he can do at his best. 19 wins 2 straight years, on his way to a 3rd when he was hurt in 08′. Use this time to strengthen his legs and get our old ace back in that rotation where he belongs.
My contribution was the subtle sock theme…
You’re welcome all.
Erica -
That’s a great station on Sirius/XM, isn’t it? Years ago, way before satellite radio existed, in the dark, olden days, my husband and I would listen to a radio program called “Saturdays with Sinatra.” It was great.
Upstate Kate, how was the coverage on MLB? Who’d they have? I taped that and YES…….did they show the new guys a lot? I’m really, really interested in their reactions….thanks!
loved on letterman when pettitte was talking about retirement and jeter called him out on saying that every year for the last 8.
now if only someone would call favre out on it to his face, we’d be good…
Erin
November 6th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
YankeeRay
November 6th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Doreen November 6th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
By the way mick, I’m 51 years old, and I love vintage Sinatra.
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Me too Doreen and I’m 50. One of my good friends here in south Florida was Sinatras manager and the executor of his will. The story he tells me of “The old Man” are great.
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That’s awesome! Your friend must have quite the stories to tell
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Yes the Rat pack ones are the best. Many obviously can’t be shared on here lol. He also managed Sammy Davis and Liza Minelli and still manages Englebert and Rickles. The 2 of them were at game 6 as I texted them some details, Damon injury etc..
His son and my son are best friends and I coached his son for years in baseball. Sinatra is his sons godfather and their 2 dogs are named Frankie and Sammy.
The best and most hilarious part of the season was when Luis Castillo dropped the ball and the Yankees walked off.
My Way is one of my favorite songs of all time. It inspires me to feel good about myself when I’m feeling low…..I did hear it last year sung by Paul Anka, who actually wrote the song, and he was absolutely fantastic.
Erica – always OPPC November 6th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Every Japanese reporter that walked by in the few hours prior to the parade was greeted with “MVP!” chants.
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I liked that part a lot myself
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A bus full of young Japanese kids went by and stopped in front of us for maybe a minute. Several were chanting along. It was great.
Yankee Ray -
Should we be afraid of you??
They just replayed that game a few days ago, but I will never, ever forget Alex’ HR in his first at bat back. That was completely, utterly, totally right out of the movies. In fact, if someone had scripted it, I would have poo-poohed it for being too ridiculous.
I rock out to Sinatra in my white socks.
Ah yes, Castillo….
HE DROPPED THE BALL!!!
This should be some retrospective DVD this year – 15 walkoffs, top it off with a WS win. Can’t wait to buy it.
Jeremy November 6th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
The best and most hilarious part of the season was when Luis Castillo dropped the ball and the Yankees walked off.
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Naw, the best was the bases loaded walk Mo drew off of K-Rod, shutting the Mets down for career # 500.
betsy
November 6th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
They just replayed that game a few days ago, but I will never, ever forget Alex’ HR in his first at bat back. That was completely, utterly, totally right out of the movies. In fact, if someone had scripted it, I would have poo-poohed it for being too ridiculous.
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Betsy-that game was amazing. I was jumping up and down screaming when he hit the home run and then immediately stopped and said “did that really just happen?” Just one of those totally unbelievable moments.
Come to think of it, there were a TON of memorable moments this year.
Not topping it off with a WS win would’ve been, well, a tragedy.
Doreen
November 6th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Yankee Ray -
Should we be afraid of you??
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LOL , nah, and he’s 72 but a “good friend of mine”
As soon as we come back to earth ……
* Free agent filing period: first 15 days after World Series ends
* Dec. 1 — Last day for teams to offer salary arbitration
* Dec. 7-10 — Baseball winter meetings, Indianapolis
Yeah when K-rod walked Mo with the bases loaded that was funny. And Mo got the save.
Both ‘09 classic moments
Dutch fashion sense?
Rick Smits says hi.
http://blogs.indianapolismotor.....-hyper.JPG
The best and most hilarious part of the season was when Luis Castillo dropped the ball and the Yankees walked off.
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Naw, the best was the bases loaded walk Mo drew off of K-Rod, shutting the Mets down for career # 500.
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These 2 are right up there along with the Cervelli walk off when the team started cahsing him towards right field. The same thing happened with Mirandas but he fell down or he was headed for the outfield. I think that was our last walk off but the base hit ones were headed for a run down to the outfield if they had continued. I was looking for another one in the playoffs.
I also enjoyed the “Damon Dash” from 2nd to 3rd. At first I thought Damon thought the ball went into CF and I said what are you doing, waiting for Feliz to just lob the ball to 3rd for the tag before I realized the shift was on. What a play.
The Canyon of Heroes rules and a season full of great memories comes attached.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNm39BzFP2I
Ha!
At least he isn’t wearing orange jeans and trying to be cool about it.
haha he’s become to much american
L to the 2nd
November 6th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Ah yes, Castillo….
HE DROPPED THE BALL!!!
This should be some retrospective DVD this year – 15 walkoffs, top it off with a WS win. Can’t wait to buy it.
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Here ya go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qtB_XSbWw0
The Cervelli walk-off was fun to see. To bad MLB video basically cuts out the fun part.
I hope that becomes a tradition, chasing the hitter into right field…unless the hit is a HR.
“UPDATE, 1:43 p.m.: Chad checks in to say that almost all of the players said their favorite sign on the parade route was the one with Hideki Matsui carrying a baby that had the head of Pedro Martinez on it. Love it.”
Sam – Great job blogging the parade in real time.
Did anyone see the sign that all the Yankees were laughing at?
Any pics of it?
Welcome to the fashion capitol of the Low Countries!
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YankeeRay – Juan Miranda’s walk-off was a good one too, as it came off Farnsworth’s leg.
Just got back from the parade. It was absolutely amazing. And I’m pretty sure I freaked out Andy Pettitte.
Didn’t one Yankee get the silent treatment back in the dugout after hitting a first career HR?
Nick
that’s on ‘koninginnendag’.Just look it up and you will find a lot more orange fashion
btw the best party of the year!
Princess day? Is that what that means?
Gardner in CF
November 6th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
Didn’t one Yankee get the silent treatment back in the dugout after hitting a first career HR?
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Yes, Pena did. It was a riot!
Gardner in CF
November 6th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
Didn’t one Yankee get the silent treatment back in the dugout after hitting a first career HR?
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Pena
NYY626 – GO ANDY!!
November 6th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Just got back from the parade. It was absolutely amazing. And I’m pretty sure I freaked out Andy Pettitte.
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OK, you can’t just leave it at that! What did you do?
More dutch fashion:
http://dianepernet.typepad.com....._stigt.jpg
I rest my case:
http://www.ski-epic.com/amster.....e_many.jpg
One of my favorite moments of the season was the bottom of the 8th inning in Game 4 of the four game sweep of Boston. Coke had just given up a HR to VMart, but Damon and Tex struck with back to back 2 out HRs off Bard to put the Yankees ahead.
That game sealed the division IMO.
Odd, I see a sneaker in that one…
mick
November 6th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
It’s cool to not appreciate Jay-z but to sit here and spew criticism to something you don’t know much about is lame
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please educate me about jz. what is the appeal?
the appeal is very simple Jay-Z is one of the most sucessful businessmen/entreprenuers in the entertainment world. He’s also one of the 10-15 most influential people in popular culture today. He was recently recognized by Forbes as one of the wealthiest 40 americans under the age of 40. He accomplished all of this rising from the projects to having a net worth in excess of $600mil all from his own talents and intellect. He is sucessful at everything he does and counts among his friends Warren Buffet,Mayor Bloomberg and Barack Obama and is admired by guys like Jeter,ARod,Lebron etc. He is a NY icon.
as far as lines from his song like “I’m the new Sinatra…”,how many times have you heard someone say Jeter’s the new Dimaggio? it’s a play on the words from New York,New York song “if i can make it here….the double meaning of it is he leads a very Rat Pack like lifestyle as far as his position and influence in NY society as evidenced by his presence in the Yankee parade today and the fact that he is now forever linked with the 2009 WORLD SERIES AND w/ the Yanks and the special season that was 2009.
I’m guessing none of you saw Jay on centerstage on Yes a couple years ago.
Ah, yes baseball news.
I had XM on (Kennedy and whoever he’s on with) and already they’re talking pretty much every free agent is wanted by the Yankees (two specifically mentioned were Lackey & Holliday). And so it begins..
Must be a group of americans…
hahah no it’s queens day
but he.No White socks!
s evidenced by his presence in the Yankee parade today and the fact that he is now forever linked with the 2009 WORLD SERIES AND w/ the Yanks and the special season that was 2009.
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Please, too dramatic.
Just like “Who Let the Dogs Out” is forever linked to the ‘99 champs?
Do you really want me to look up some american fashion…i mean…really?haha
didn’t think so
the MLB.com live coverage of the parade was aweful. anyone else see it?
champ809
I did see Jay-Z on CenterStage. I was very impressed.
(I actually enjoy CenterStage very much. He’s got a very varied lineup of guests)
Hey, Roger, this store in Amsterdam looks like a place where I might shop:
http://www.theninestreets.com/mens-socks.html
this one is for staltus…:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zU37.....ocks_1.jpg
Thought so, thanks Erin and YankeeRay.
Nyy dynasty,
It was terrible, terrible coverage. Those two guys knew little,if anything about the Yanks.
Doreen, I don’t buy it. These guys go on the air and probably do little to no research on what the Yankees want, need or how they go about doing business now. They just assume the Yankee will want everyone at any price….
“Please, too dramatic.
Just like “Who Let the Dogs Out” is forever linked to the ‘99 champs?”
Can’t really compare a one-hit wonder to perhaps the most sucessful rapper ever. Didn’t you see how excited everyone in the Yankee dugout was that Jay-Z was performing?
nyy23dynasty November 6th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
the MLB.com live coverage of the parade was aweful. anyone else see it?
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I had it up on my computer but I muted it.
At least I’m sure MLB network on tv was much better – I’m looking forward to watching that (and YES).
JasonR
No, you can’t. That’s true.
I just think the “forever linked” thing is a bit too much.
Erin November 6th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
NYY626 – GO ANDY!!
November 6th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Just got back from the parade. It was absolutely amazing. And I’m pretty sure I freaked out Andy Pettitte.
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OK, you can’t just leave it at that! What did you do?
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One time online I found a shirt that says “Can I Pett-itte?” I thought it was hysterical ( but I’d never actually wear it). Last night, my friends and I were making signs and they convinced me ( re: BEGGED) me to make a sign that said that. I was a little iffy about because uhhh well, you know, but anyway I caved and I made it ( I will try to post a pic later but I’m exhausted right now). I got to the parade early so I was in the front. Andy saw a sign with his name on it and was smiling. I think he realized what it said after a few seconds and he looked a little taken aback. He smirked though. It was pretty funny.
Also, he looked gorgeous.
I’m extremely dissapointed that we had to lose 4 games in the postseason. Even though it wasn’t a sweep, I’m glad it turned out all alright.
roger(live from Amsterdam) November 6th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
this one is for staltus…:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zU37…..ocks_1.jpg
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Never again!
betsy -
I usually laugh at that stuff now. I used to get all annoyed, but now that I understand that this is the way the game is played, so to speak (drop the Yankees name as interested party in order to up the ante), I pay no attention. Also, Cash said they’ve had no meetings yet, because they know how things leak out, so you know, roll your eyes and let them talk.
But Lackey did intrigue me…
Anyone know where to get that jacket Jay Z wore?
Doreen
November 6th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
champ809
I did see Jay-Z on CenterStage. I was very impressed.
(I actually enjoy CenterStage very much. He’s got a very varied lineup of guests)
I was too…very good show, the Larry David CenterStage was very good, as well as many others.
“I just think the “forever linked” thing is a bit too much.”
That’s true. When I think of the 2009 Yankees 20 years from now, Jay-Z being on a parade float will probably be the 345,123rd memory that comes to my mind.
But I do think Empire State of Mind is going to be a staple at Yankee Stadium for years to come.
“Who Let the Dogs Out” will be forever linked to the 2000 World Series losers. It was their song for every at-bat, every hit, every run, every play.
Girardi said today that Steinbrenner told him to remind everyone that pitchers and catchers report in 96 days!
New York, Paris, Tokyo, Milan… Amsterdam?
willis November 6th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
Anyone know where to get that jacket Jay Z wore?
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do you mean the exact one he wore, or one just like it?
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Please, too dramatic.
Just like “Who Let the Dogs Out” is forever linked to the ‘99 champs?
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he was scheduled to open the World Series with his performance until rain changed those plans to game 2 and he performed the song at city hall at the parade celebration.
If you don’t think that song will be included in DVD commemorating this championship then you’re clueless.
Doreen
Check this out….
http://popdose.com/frank-sinatra-once-upon-a-time/
case and point on ESPN’s leadpage on the website is a picture of Jay-Z and ARod on the float from the parade.
it’s almost as though was the game winning pitcher to close out the series for us. lol
I will never, ever, forget that game when Jay-Z hit the walkoff homer of off Joe Nathan… that’s when I knew this would be a special year.
Yo, Chad/Sam/Josh, I think it’s time to update the text for the “About this blog” section on the right side.
#27, baby!
Nick in SF in Larkspur says:
November 6, 2009 at 5:58 pm
I will never, ever, forget that game when Jay-Z hit the walkoff homer of off Joe Nathan… that’s when I knew this would be a special year.
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Exactly
new thread
‘And now, its time to break it down, and give out those awards you all love….’
Hottie of the Day Award (given by the readers of ‘Bait’, the journal of the American Cougar Association) – Francisco Cervelli
Most Innappropriate Use of Leather in a Public Setting – Suzyn Waldman
Least Successful Piece of Headgear – Alex Rodriguez
Most Overt Use of a Religious Symbol – Laura Pettitte
sorry for the typo …..’inappropriate’