I know I haven’t been on here in quite awhile.  I started this blog to keep up with my life ans my love for the New York Yankees.  But, as the season progressed and the Yanks failed to produce like the team that they once were, I too failed to produce this blog due to an array of emtions I have been feeling.  But, after going to the final game ever to be played at Yankee Stadium I feel as if I have to write about a different set of emotions that I am feeling right now.  More to come later……

Ok so as I sit here and watch the Yanks lose another game horribly, I start to wonder why it is that this team just cannot perform.  The Yankees probably have one of the best teams put together out there.  How can a team of “superstars” be doing so badly?  Was it a bad thing to get rid of Joe Torre??  I’m starting to think so.  At the moment it is the 6th inning and we are down Rays 6 Yanks 0.  Andy had another bad night, but you’ll rarely catch me saying anything bad about him (he’s been my favorite player since the 90’s). 

I find more enjoyment watching the younger Rookies play.  They bring so much emotion and determination into this great game of baseball.  Yet certain sports talk radio hosts condemn the emotion shown by players such as Joba Chamberlain and Shelley Duncan.  I think that celebrating a strikeout or a great hit exhilirating.  It helps the fans connect to the players.   

Well, now I’m rambling again.  So, if you have any comments on the team so far this year, or a favorite player, discuss.  Do you prefer watching the veterans play? or the rookies?  Is emotion on the field a good thing? or a bad thing?  Let your voice be heard.

~Natalie aka ThisGirlLovesYankees~

I am a big fan of baseball as a sport in general.  I will watch any game that is on.  But, my team of preference (if you haven’t guessed by my username) is the New York Yankees.  Being as I do love them so much, I have had season tickets for three years now.  I am an avid scorekeeper and love talking statistics.  This means you will be hearing a lot about baseball as the blog continues. 

Today was the game against the Seattle Mariners.  First off I must say that Darryl Rasner did a great job today (other than the homerun ball in the first inning).  He was on target and got the job done for a full 6 innings.  The bats relly gave Rasner a little room as well with the back to back Homeruns in the 3rd inning by Melky Cabrera and Robinson Cano (I had a feeling he was due for one).  There were a few amazing plays this game.  Jeter  made a few great plays (as usual) and Johnny Damon dove face first to stop a base hit.

In the seventh inning the Yanks brought in Ross Ohlendorf (don’t kill me if I didn’t spell it right..it’s not the easiest name to remember).  I personally love watching him pitch.  It makes me laugh.  Ohlendorf brings his leg so far around that I swear one of these days he’s going to fall straight over.  He pitched a great inning allowing only 1 hit and ended it with a strikeout to Balantine, who was stuck looking for the ball.  In the eighth inning Kyle Farnsworth was brought in.  Now I’m not too fond of Farnsworth.  It seems as if he’s either really “on”  or extremely “off”. So, my confidence isn’t so great when it comes to bringing him into the game.    But, being as we had an 8-2 lead I wasn’t to worried.  Surprisingly he caught me off guard and pitched a good inning.  The game ended with one of the greatest closers in baseball.  I have been attending games since I was around 8 years old, but I am still in awe when Mariano Rivera steps out of the Bullpen and runs out onto the field.  The man definately does deserve the standing ovation that he gets.  Mo shut the game down with a 1,2,3 inning and the Yanks took home the win 8-2.  So, came and end to a great Sunday game.

Well, that’s about all for tonight.  It after midnight, I’m sunburned from sitting out at the Stadium (stupid NY weather), tired from the subways,trains, light rails, etc. , and I still have to order my Joba Chamberlain jersey tonight.  I’ll update you on my life more tomorrow.  Hope everyone has a great night and thanks for reading.