Back in Session

Classes started on August 25th, 2008, so I am going on my 3rd week of classes. Things are getting pretty tough, especially between work, school, and trying to actually have a life, but I’m used to that by now. Taking Physics with Chemistry is harder than I thought, but I’m getting by just fine so far. I’m praying like crazy that it will continue to be fine so I don’t get too stressed out. I think you should pray for me too! ha!

Anyway, on to more exciting things. Sunday, September 7th, several friends and I went to Shea Stadium to see a Phillies vs. Mets game.

It was pretty amazing. The Stadium, the game, the atmosphere. I thought it was just Yankee Stadium, but there really is no place like New York City. New York fans – no matter what team you like – are the best in the world; there is no better! All 8 of us had a great time; lots of laughs, lots of screaming (some of us even lost our voice!), and lots of cheering. The Mets won – as you can tell from the scoreboard – and Santana pitched a good game; Delgado helped keep the Mets on top all by themselves.

Going to Shea Stadium, makes it the 4th MLB Stadium I’ve been too. Only 26 more to go! (28 if you include the New Yankee Stadium and Citi Field – but I like to think on the bright side). I should probably somehow make it to Minnesota sometime next summer to see the Metrodome before the Twins Ballpark goes up in 2010. Although if that doesn’t happen, in all honesty, I think I’ll get over it.

And one last thing before I sign off. All I have to say is that the following standings are seriously messed up. I’m pretty sure it’s safe to say that the Yankees aren’t bringing us New York fans a #27 this year. Unless of course they get off their ass to kick everyone else’s!!

Come on Yankees…some of us fans still believe in you and I think its about damn time you turned it around. Number 1 in the AL East is a long shot, but I have no problem settling for the Wildcard, not that those standings look any better.

i’m baaaaccccck!

So it’s been a while since my last post. I’ve been pretty busy with work (I’m working two jobs and so far they have been pretty back to back; 8-4 at one, 5-9 at the other). Not to mention I’ve been to a couple games since my last post.

I have been keeping up with the Yankees even though I haven’t been posting. Since I’m sure all of you have been too, I won’t bore you with old headlines, just a few recent ones.

As I said just a few sentences earlier, I’ve been to a few games since my last post. The most current game I attended was Tuesday July 1st, 2008 against the Rangers. I was present for Alex Rodriguez tying Jimmie Foxx on the all-time home run list. That was pretty amazing. (Note: Alex didn’t waste much time passing Foxx on the all-time list either). It was also the game that Jeter got off. That was pretty sucky in my opinion. I was also pretty ticked that Girardi (who – if you read this blog once in a blue moon – is not my favorite person) didn’t put Jeter in to pinch hit for Bettimette until the bottom of the 9th inning with 2 outs and Johnny at bat. But I digress…

I also found this article on the no hits, no problem for Dodgers pretty interesting. This game never ceases to amaze me. It’s probably why I love it so much. And lastly, here is a quick article about Johnny Damon, who got hurt in the loss to Boston on July 4th. He left the game after crashing into the fence trying to stop Youkilis’ triple.

Hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July weekend!

Just What We Needed to Hear After a Loss

After last nights loss, most of you will be happy to know that Alex Rodriguez could make his first appearance since going on the 15-day DL sooner than anyone thought. If everything goes as planned, A-Rod could be rejoining the Yankees on the field down in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday at Tropicana Field.

Apparently when he isn’t in the Major Leagues, Ian Kennedy can pitch an almost perfect game. He gave up one hit over 7 1/3 innings on Tuesday, in his first Minor League start of the season. He pitched the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees to a 4-0 win over the Charlotte Knights.

When Joba took the mound yesterday, coming in to a 3-2 ball game, Yankee fans knew something was off. Even Chamberlain agreed during a post-game interview that he felt something was out of whack. Showing sports fans around the world that he is only human, Joba added insult to injury with his first career blown save and his second Major League loss. Even so, I think every Yankee fan can agree that Joba will bounce back just fine.