MLB '08, Part Dos

[WildHoneyAlways]

I admit I went to bed.

[phanan]

Hell, so did I. I gave up after the 10th.

[bono_212]

Originally Posted by No spoken words Wait, so this time it counts? Yes, it was so very difficult to root for JD Drew, but, for one glorious night, we were all enemies under one flag, so, whatever, go AL. Ashley, how many times do you think I'll mention being a Yankee fan to you before it sort of settles in your head?

It just doesn't want to enter my brain as fact, I like you too much for that i suppose.

Ok j/k. It's those Cubs games that throw me off, after that I can never remember who you're REAL team is.

Congrats then, you obviously got your times worth out of that game

[No spoken words]

Originally Posted by WildHoneyAlways I admit I went to bed.

If I were watching at home, I'd have gone to bed, too, but since I was in attendance, there was no fucking way I was leaving before it was over.

A few photos, most are lame, please excuse the huge fat guy with the red hair.

The new Stadium:



Our seats sucked, so it was not conducive to great photos, but, here are all the players, current and past, before the anthem:



Here comes a scary plane, but one guy in the stands has his fist out, he's pumped about the military might of THE UNITED STATES OF RECESSION:



Skip ahead to the 9th, Rivera coming in. Oh, agreed with Headache, Francona has a lot of class:



You were warned:



My favorite photo:



And right before we left:



Just an amazing and memorable night. My first All-Star game, at a ballpark I obviously love. Close game that had a little bit of everything, even if it dragged a bit. And, now, I have to run because I have a softball playoff game now....not quite as special as the All-Star game, but, I want to fucking win.

[Got Philk?]

I admit it...I stayed up to see it all on tv. I was just happy no Cubbie pitchers gave up the winning run.

[corianderstem]

14th inning stretch! That's awesome. I like the first picture you posted - great shot of the whole shebang.

I meant to ask last night - why the heck did the game not start until so late last night? I turned it on at about 6:00 pm Pacific Time ... and Ichiro was up to bat in the 1st inning. Why start it at 9:00 New York time? I don't remember it starting so late in the past.

Also, did anyone interesting sing the national anthem?

PS: NSW, don't you ever smile?

[BoMac]

I'm not the biggest baseball fan (anymore ) but I watched the whole thing.

Nice pictures, NSW. I'm jealous. One day I want to visit all the great remaining historic ballparks, like Wrigley, Fenway and Yankee Stadium. I guess I have a couple of more months for the last one.

[DaveC]

Originally Posted by BoMac I'm not the biggest baseball fan (anymore )

Expos?

[BoMac]

Originally Posted by DaveC Expos?

Yes. Don't even mention 1994 when around me.

[Schmeg]

Originally Posted by No spoken words

Isn't there a 14th-inning stretch every time you attend a ballgame? Thanks for that, I dragged myself to bed at the bottom of the 10th.

I'm glad you had a great time.

[phillyfan26]

I also hate J.D. Drew, NSW. Supposedly we Philly fans throw batteries at him. But we do boo him.

[Hewson]

Originally Posted by No spoken words You were warned:

You met Ray Romano at the game?

[zonelistener]

Originally Posted by No spoken words My favorite photo:

Technically, wouldn't you have the second "Stretch" in the 16th inning? I think we need to get some clarification from MLB on this one. Who has a Rule Book handy?

Sweet photos! Glad you stayed to the end.

And, yes, Francona epitomized class last night...and it was cool to see Girardi catching in the bullpen.

[No spoken words]

I think that if the stretch is every 7 innings, then the 14th is correct. That's not my first 14th inning stretch, either, as Schmeg pointed out. I've seen some long ass games.

Ha, yeah Hewson, my buddy is a little Raymond-esque.

BoMac, though the following years were kind to the Yanks, 1994 was frustrating for me, too. We had the best team in the AL and had not been to the playoffs since 1981....so, I was disappointed. You guys were loaded, though....Larry Walker, Alou, Grissom in his prime, young Cliff Floyd, Wil Cordero...then Hill, Pedro, Fassero in the rotation, Wetteland AND Rojas in the pen....good team....

[MsPurrl]

Originally Posted by Got Philk? I admit it...I stayed up to see it all on tv. I was just happy no Cubbie pitchers gave up the winning run.

Yeah, what you said! I was glad to see Dempster take care of an inning, then I went to bed.