A Day in the Bronx
Back in the Bronx...
I treated myself to a summer delicacy today, by heading uptown to Yankee Stadium to watch the Yankees/White Sox game. In between watching Freddy Garcia's gem...Yes, I pulled hard for the "Go-Go" Sox today...I had some great conversations with several fans in the Club and Tier sections.
What surprised me are more than a few times the same subjects were touched upon.
Note: The conversations were part of "Unfocus" group discussions...
1.) "Yes" on the 'New Yankee Stadium' - I have heard more complaints over the past 15 years stemming from people yearning for days of yesteryear, but I'm quite surprised at the reactions of fans toward the new stadium development that will be neighboring the current Yankee Stadium.
Every fan conversation that I had was emphatically in favor of the new stadium, and each fan stated that the reality that a new stadium is sorely needed...The only caveat is...Throw some of the nuances of the rennovated Yankee Stadium in the new stadium.
2.) "Down on Posada" - Man, Yankee fans can quickly forget what a guy has brought to the table time and time again...But I guess that's what a .249 average will do for you.
Even though perennial All-Star catcher, Jorge Posada, is 34, and he's having a tough year, I was surprised at how many Yankee fans stated that it may be time for Posada to move on...Not that they didn't love him...But the buzz was that he's not what he used to be.
Damn, give me a switch-hitting catcher, who can still spray it and who can man a staff like he does...Tough town.
3.) "More Fire from Torre" - Should be suprised with this one, but how could I when the Yankees are squandering in second place behind Boston, right?...I've never been a big fan of Yankee manager, "The Maharishi", Joe Torre. However, I can't argue with his Ws and World Championship rings.
Yet, people were on Torre to get thrown out of the game when he argued two questionable calls during today's game. I can understand that fans want the Yankees to play with more fire than continue their business-like personality, but if this team doesn't make the playoffs, watch for "Maharishi" exit.
Leaving today's game, I walked away very impressed with the public recreation facilities surrounding Yankee Stadium. Over the years, I've heard the legendary stories of Rod Strickland laying-up soft one-handed jumpers and Rod Carew roping line-drives in the neighboring basketball playgrounds and baseball diamonds.
What's great is that the new Yankee Stadium will contain the same facilities in the planned development, which receives huge "Big-Ups" from this chief blogga...Most likely, on my next Yankee Stadium visit, I will be bringing my running gear for a run on the incredible track that lies adjacent to the No. 2 subway line.
With that said, I'm back to hitting keys again...I'll be back with some more updates from the Westside...
From the BX,
IronDog
I treated myself to a summer delicacy today, by heading uptown to Yankee Stadium to watch the Yankees/White Sox game. In between watching Freddy Garcia's gem...Yes, I pulled hard for the "Go-Go" Sox today...I had some great conversations with several fans in the Club and Tier sections.
What surprised me are more than a few times the same subjects were touched upon.
Note: The conversations were part of "Unfocus" group discussions...
1.) "Yes" on the 'New Yankee Stadium' - I have heard more complaints over the past 15 years stemming from people yearning for days of yesteryear, but I'm quite surprised at the reactions of fans toward the new stadium development that will be neighboring the current Yankee Stadium.
Every fan conversation that I had was emphatically in favor of the new stadium, and each fan stated that the reality that a new stadium is sorely needed...The only caveat is...Throw some of the nuances of the rennovated Yankee Stadium in the new stadium.
2.) "Down on Posada" - Man, Yankee fans can quickly forget what a guy has brought to the table time and time again...But I guess that's what a .249 average will do for you.
Even though perennial All-Star catcher, Jorge Posada, is 34, and he's having a tough year, I was surprised at how many Yankee fans stated that it may be time for Posada to move on...Not that they didn't love him...But the buzz was that he's not what he used to be.
Damn, give me a switch-hitting catcher, who can still spray it and who can man a staff like he does...Tough town.
3.) "More Fire from Torre" - Should be suprised with this one, but how could I when the Yankees are squandering in second place behind Boston, right?...I've never been a big fan of Yankee manager, "The Maharishi", Joe Torre. However, I can't argue with his Ws and World Championship rings.
Yet, people were on Torre to get thrown out of the game when he argued two questionable calls during today's game. I can understand that fans want the Yankees to play with more fire than continue their business-like personality, but if this team doesn't make the playoffs, watch for "Maharishi" exit.
Leaving today's game, I walked away very impressed with the public recreation facilities surrounding Yankee Stadium. Over the years, I've heard the legendary stories of Rod Strickland laying-up soft one-handed jumpers and Rod Carew roping line-drives in the neighboring basketball playgrounds and baseball diamonds.
What's great is that the new Yankee Stadium will contain the same facilities in the planned development, which receives huge "Big-Ups" from this chief blogga...Most likely, on my next Yankee Stadium visit, I will be bringing my running gear for a run on the incredible track that lies adjacent to the No. 2 subway line.
With that said, I'm back to hitting keys again...I'll be back with some more updates from the Westside...
From the BX,
IronDog
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home