So there are quite a few things in baseball the last week or so that has caught my eye. First, the feel good story of Patrick Schuster. If you haven’t heard of him then you are not paying attention. Schuster is a high school senior in Trinity, FL and has pitched four consecutive no hitters. He is 18-years old, is 6’2, 165 pounds and has not allowed a hit in 26.1 innings while striking out 60. That’s pretty good.
As Crash Davis would say, “You got a gift, when you were a baby the gods reached down and turned your arm into a thunderbold.”
His most recent no-hitter came with reports of over 1,000 people on hand, national news media and countless scouts with radar guns positioned behind home plate. He’s committed to a college already, however I am guessing with a 90 plus fastball and a killer slider, the lefty is wondering how much of a signing bonus he could get in the upcoming draft. Ahh, to have that type of choice in life…college or millions of dollars.
Then there is of course the story out of DC about the Nationals jersey’s being changed to the Natinals. There is a clear shot of Adam Dunn wearing the jersey as it’s misspelled. The “O” is suppose to be on the left side of the shirt but is clearly missing.
My question would first be to the company who made the jersey and to Majestic Athletic’s credit, they promptly issued an apologized for the gaffe. However, how many people looked at that jersey and didn’t realize it. It went from Majestic, to the Nationals clubbie, to Dunn. Who knows, maybe a few more people in there too.
As Crash Davis would say, “You got a gift, when you were a baby the gods reached down and turned your arm into a thunderbold.”
His most recent no-hitter came with reports of over 1,000 people on hand, national news media and countless scouts with radar guns positioned behind home plate. He’s committed to a college already, however I am guessing with a 90 plus fastball and a killer slider, the lefty is wondering how much of a signing bonus he could get in the upcoming draft. Ahh, to have that type of choice in life…college or millions of dollars.
Then there is of course the story out of DC about the Nationals jersey’s being changed to the Natinals. There is a clear shot of Adam Dunn wearing the jersey as it’s misspelled. The “O” is suppose to be on the left side of the shirt but is clearly missing.My question would first be to the company who made the jersey and to Majestic Athletic’s credit, they promptly issued an apologized for the gaffe. However, how many people looked at that jersey and didn’t realize it. It went from Majestic, to the Nationals clubbie, to Dunn. Who knows, maybe a few more people in there too.
I am no way blaming Dunn, because for the most part guys will just take the jersey that is hanging in their locker and put it on, even if it's bright pink.
Of course, every “quick witted” sports caster and writer this year is now going to call them the Washington Natinals. If only I was so clever.
Finally, to the New York Yankees. I don’t think they can be classified as the Evil Empire anymore, because not even Darth Vader would be dumb enough to charge $2,500 for seats, even though his storm troopers were bested by a bunch of small furry animals with nothing more than bow's and arrows and some very well placed logs.
Finally, to the New York Yankees. I don’t think they can be classified as the Evil Empire anymore, because not even Darth Vader would be dumb enough to charge $2,500 for seats, even though his storm troopers were bested by a bunch of small furry animals with nothing more than bow's and arrows and some very well placed logs.
Gone are the days in New York of kids scrounging up money to afford a seat at a ball game. Gone are the days of a Dad taking his sons to witness the greatest sports franchise in history. Gone are the days of trying to sneak down to the lower bowl.
I feel sorry for the people that have to sell these tickets. The fun part for me when going to a game is sitting around with other people and talking baseball, laughing, cheering and all the camaraderie. Not too much of that in Yankee Stadium, especially when the closest person to you is six seats away.
I feel sorry for the people that have to sell these tickets. The fun part for me when going to a game is sitting around with other people and talking baseball, laughing, cheering and all the camaraderie. Not too much of that in Yankee Stadium, especially when the closest person to you is six seats away.
Memo to the Yankees. Those high profile business type people that come to the game in ties and dress pants are not your fan base. It's the ones in the cheap seats that have all the Yankee gear on. The hard working American who spends his money on a cold beer after work and gets the latest Yankee jersey or hat to wear to that said bar...because of course he can't afford to go to the game anymore.
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