Spent the day first exploring the area around my hotel in Queens, then the area around Yankee Stadium in the Bronx before heading to the game. No sight of rain today so the players were taking BP today. I watched from the OF b/c at Yankee Stadium they do not let you down in the sections around home plate and the infield even during BP unless you actually have a ticket for those sections. No, I’ve never caught a ball, but unless it’s a HR ball during the game it is just another baseball. A BP ball, or foul ball just doesn’t have any meaning to it.
The first 2 games/3 days here in NY are prime examples of the benefits of having a retractable roof. 1st it was the rain, now it’s the cool weather. I’m not one to usually complain about the cold, and don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t that bad just enough to realize the benefits of playing indoors in April. It is just something I’ve never experienced as a fan, at least since I was younger and used to watch my brother’s little league games during Winnipeg April’s. All my Major League fan experience has either been at Rogers Centre or at other ballparks during the summer months of July and August where no matter where you go it is warm. Of course both before and after the game when I was walking around NY the weather wasn’t an issue, its just when you are sitting for 3+ hrs that makes it seem cold.
I had a good conversation with the gentleman sitting beside me during the game. He didn’t hold it against me that I was cheering for the Jays. However, some other fans weren’t quite as receptive. Now I personally didn’t have any problems, I just laughed off any comments I received, mostly just good natured teasing. Interestingly enough it was a fan wearing a Red Sox hat in my section that was taking all the abuse. Of course the fans who start these things are always the ones who have already had a few drinks.
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