The Mets are in first place, the Yankees are in third place. It’s the last year for Shea Stadium and Yankee Stadium. It would be really neat if the Mets and Yankees played in the World Series, in the last year for their stadiums. Like a Hollywood script. I hope it happens. It would really be great.
Andy Haspel
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I was into the All Star Game last night because it was at Yankee Stadium. I even watched the pregame stuff which lasted about two hours. Being that I am a Yankee fan, I was glad the American League won. It was great seeing some of the Hall of Fame players in the pregame show; guys like Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Ernie Banks, Goose Gossage, Cal Ripken, Willie McCovey, Bob Feller. I love seeing those guys. I was disappointed some guys were missing: guys like Tom Seaver, Sandy Koufax, Nolan Ryan, Joe Morgan. It was great seeing George Steinbrenner there. He was so emotional. You can tell how much he loves New York, Yankee Stadium, baseball, and the Yankees. Unfortunately he did not look well. It was nice how there was a tribute to Bobby Murcer at the game. He was a great guy that died too young.
I still can’t believe this is the last year for Yankee Stadium and that it’s going to be torn down. It’s such a historic place, it’s hard to believe in a few months it will not exist.
I’m looking forward to the second half of the baseball season. I’m hoping the Yankees can be more consistent. I am sure they will make some changes to the team through trades. minor league callups, or signing players that have been released by other teams. It will be interesting to see how the Mets do after winning their last 9 games before the All Star Break. The Dodgers are another team that interests me because of Joe Torre managing there.
Andy Haspel
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Hi everyone. Hope you all had a great fourth of July weekend. I went to my sister’s for a family party. It was great. I got to see some relatives and friends that I do not see too often.
I saw the two Wimbledon championship matches on Saturday and Sunday. They were both great. I think the match on Sunday won by Rafael Nadal over Roger Federer was the greatest tennis match I’ve ever seen. It lasted almost five hours, and at the end of the match they were playing like they just started. It’s incredible how well conditioned these guys are. They must train like maniacs. The match between the Williams sisters, Venus and Serena, was great too. Both of them played well. I was surprised Venus won, as Serena is considered to be the better player.
The Yankees game last night was very good too. Brett Gardner, a rookie who is batting .143, drove in Robinson Cano in the 10th inning to win the game. And speaking of New York teams, Fernando Tatis of the Mets hit a 2-run homer in the 12th inning against the Phillies to win the game.
A good weekend for fun and sports.
Andy Haspel
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I feel really bad about Willie Randolph getting fired by the Mets. I think he is a really good guy, and a really good baseball person. But I understand why he was fired, as the Mets were playing very badly for quite a while. Unfortunately, the manager always takes the fall when this happens, not the players who are much more to blame.
I would love to see Randolph go back to the Yankees, or maybe Joe Torre will grab him for the Dodgers coaching staff. Anyway, I am sure Willie will land on his feet.
Andy Haspel
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