Looks like Derek Jeter takes care of his pals. Apparently he has such a large flock that he wanted anyone who came to see to get the best seats possible. That won’t be difficult with the new Yankee stadium. He leased a box that was ” big enough for 12” and cost in the range of “$600,000-$850,000.” Needless to say it is all luxury, right down to the opulent hot dogs and lavish beer available. (She says snarkily.)

My first question was: did he get an employee discount at least?
NOPE!
Still, good to see Jeter showing …read more

The New York Yankees played their first official game at the new Yankee Stadium on Thursday. For six innings, everything seemed to be going fine. Then the Cleveland Indians exploded in the seventh inning and ruined the party.
The the game tied at one, the Indians scored nine times in the top of the seventh and then held on for a 10-2 victory. The win bettered the Indians record to 3-7, while the loss sent the Yankees to 5-5.
In the seventh inning, the Indians got a solo shot from Victor Martinez and a grand slam from Grady Sizemore. Kelly Shoppach, who …read more

Friday night: Reds beat Yankees 4-2.Saturday afternoon:  Reds blank Yankees 6-0.

This weekend was the first time that the Cincinnati Redlegs played at Yankee Stadium since sweeping the Yanks in the 1976 World Series. Can this please not be the last? They’re on a 6 game winning streak in this stadium dating back to that time. A friend of mine (a Yankee fan) said that the Reds were more excited to be there than the Yanks. Whatever. A win is a win and they don’t come often in Redleg country. And this happened on the debut of Daryl Thompson. How …read more