Two huge thumbs up to the Yankees organization today for an Old-Timers’ Day extremely well done.
I’ve seen most of the Yankees Old-Timers’ Days since 1975. And, I cannot remember one better than today’s event.
The only way it possibly could have been better would have been if Bernie Williams, Don Mattingly, Roy White, Sparky Lyle, Scott Brosius and Mike Stanton could have been there. Kay Murcer too. And, maybe, if there was a way, to get Dave Righetti, Joe Torre, and Lou Piniella there…but, I know that’s being greedy.
In any event, today’s ceremony and game were excellent. It was a pleasure and a privilege to be able to watch this one. In fact, if the YES network was smart, they should replay this one a few times over the winter. It’s worth watching again.
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August 2nd, 2008 at 4:21 pm
It was great. I loved “Once a Yankee, always a Yankee” for Willie.
Bill White was mentioned as a ball player who died this year. That’s not our Bill White is it?
August 2nd, 2008 at 9:02 pm
I did a double-take on that one too. As far as I know, it’s not “our” Bill White.
August 2nd, 2008 at 11:12 pm
Agreed on Willie — he was actually the only player announced I got a little choked up for.
August 2nd, 2008 at 11:26 pm
Sounded like it was a great day. However, the Yankees FO MUST make amends with Torre, Roy White, and of course, Bernie. For years, fans were deprived of Yogi simply because of a failed personal relationship with George. The Yankees owe it to the fans to make piece with key Yankee players and make sure they get their day in the sun.
I have been a fan since ‘65. While he is not a big name, Roy white spent 15 years, his entire career, from farm to retirement, with the Yankees. As much as any Yankee I have known and rooted for, Roy personified all the good qualities we admire in a Yankee. He is the quintecential ‘True Yankee’.
Everyone knows what Joe Torre and Bernie meant to this team. One day missed is too many. Yankee tradition is a huge part of what being a Yankees fan is all about.
It’s time for the FO to make things right with our heros.
August 3rd, 2008 at 12:17 am
owever, the Yankees FO MUST make amends with Torre, Roy White, and of course, Bernie.
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Who’s to say they haven’t tried?
August 3rd, 2008 at 8:51 am
I don’t know how the Yanks feel, but last I read, Joe Torre said he’s not ready to come back. Of course, he couldn’t yesterday any way.
Bernie keeps claiming he’s got other commitments.
Roy White was quoted the other day as saying he was fired too often and has had it.