Quick note to our readers: Squawker Jon and I are going to tonight's Yankee game so we can see Alex Rodriguez's debut at the new Yankee Stadium. Well, I'm going for that. Jon is going to celebrate Cup Night.
I bought two "Grandstand Dugout" tickets on StubHub for $17 each, plus service fees. The face value is $30 each. The tickets appear to be pretty good - very close to home plate, albeit a little high up.
Surprisingly - or maybe not so surprisingly, given that tonight is the night A-Rod returns - tickets were going fast today, and there were only about 1500 left. Several times, I tried to buy tickets that looked like a good deal, only to have somebody else buy them up before me.
Tonight will be a big test, I think, of the new Yankee Stadium. The weather is good, and it's an "event night," with A-Rod's return. If the seats aren't close to being filled, and if the crowd is lame, that won't be a good sign for the new Stadium.
But if it is, it will show the power of Alex Rodriguez to "put fannies in the seats," as George Steinbrenner used to say.
As I wrote earlier, I'm predicting A-Rod hits a homer. I'm also hoping that Phil Hughes pitches better than the last game I saw him at, against the Red Sox. And I hope that the crowd is raucous and loud and fun!
What do you think? Leave us a comment!
Have a great time. I agree that A-Rod will hit one out, and Johnny will continue his hot streak. Hughes? Who knows.
ReplyDeleteA-Rod will hit 4 homers, Tex another 4, the Yanks will score 27 runs and Hughes will pitch a perfect game with 22 strikeouts.
ReplyDeleteYes, welcome the cheater and fraud back with open arms. Oh yeah he robbed you also.
ReplyDeleteJust for that, Ryan, A-Rod will hit SIX homers!!
ReplyDeleteRyan, didn't the Mets sign Guillermo Mota after he tested positive for steroids? Just saying.
ReplyDeleteLisa
Yes and I booed.
ReplyDeleteI didnt think he was going to hit any homers either... :)
Actually i was at Mota's first game back from suspension back in '07. Never heard so much booing....because he was coming in to face Barry Bonds it was combined boo. I dont know who i was booing more.
ReplyDeleteHave a good time Lisa. Bring us Yankee fans home a win!!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice time. Jon - here's your chance to return the karma!
ReplyDeleteThanks Paul. I returned the karma for 8 2/3 innings, but couldn't finish the job. At least A-Rod didn't get the game-winner.
ReplyDeleteWow. What an amazing game you guys got to see. An inside-the-parker by Brett the Jet and then Melky's heroics. Wish I'd been there.
ReplyDeleteWell you tried your best Jon!
ReplyDeleteSo while I never like a Yankee win, I always think its great when the 'non-stars' have big star moments. Good for Gardner.