A Yankees fan gleams!!!!

It’s the beginning of another year of baseball - another year of Yankees – another year of amazing games!!! And yes, another year of having to put up with the back and forth with my dear friend Jay of whether or not it will be the Red Sox or the Yanks going all the way!! We always make an obscene bet – and we always pay up at the end of the season, but no amount of money can ever hurt as much as the humiliation I have to endure IF the Sox actually beat the Yanks! Play on Jay!!!

I am home from work today – actually not by choice – I was totally content with watching the live box score on ESPN.com from my desk – but instead I am home, on the couch, watching the game on my 42 inch plasma HD with a pizza and fries on the way. Not so bad for opening day.

The excitement is crazy – I know Jeter will do something amazing every game – I know there is always a chance of the Yanks pushing your nerves and getting behind on the scoreboard – but finding a way to bring you out of your depression with an amazing come from behind win. The names – the players - the pulling out of the jerseys that have been dormant for winter. I’m feeling the October spirit in April. I am a Yankees fan!!

I have to say that there is a small lack of excitement in my Yankee veins to see that Pavano is starting the opening day. The first pitch of the season is of course a ball; he will struggle with finding the strike zone. But he managed to get through the first inning without a run scoring – with no help for A-Rod a usual. Did he look like the ass that he is or what when he dropped the pop up? Third base to me will always be known as Error city as long as he is still there!! I am sick of hearing this is A-Rod’s year – he will be MVP. That is the worst sports observation made! Almost as bad as anyone saying Rex Grossman had a chance to win the Super Bowl! He is an annoying crybaby that will in the end let us all down somehow.

Thumbs up to Bobby Abreu – his first at bat is a base hit!! I have to comment on Bobby as I live in Philly and nobody was happy when he was traded – especially when he was traded and starting hitting the crap out of the ball. He is a good strong player and the Phillies did not know how to utilize his talents in the line-up.

Giambi – who is not my favorite player, but hits the ball and since his steroid outing has kept his mouth shut, batted in the first two runs of the game while still in the first inning -looks to be a game!!!

Maybe I spoke too soon – the 5th inning is turning into the nerve racking game that I am used too. Tampa Bay just scored 4 runs and the Yanks are down 5-3. Get Pavano out of the damn game!
I should know from experience to not watch the middle innings and to come back for the win in the end – I will never learn – I am a Yankees fan!

Now this is Yankee baseball – Bottom of the 6th bases loaded, Yanks are down 5-3, 1 out, and Jeter is up – this can only lead to a good things – sure enough – true to baseball in NY, Jeter hits a single scoring two runs and tying the game!! Kind of makes you forget the error he had earlier… why even mention it really. Strike that from the record.

Speaking of errors, if we played any other team and had 3 errors it may have been a nasty opening day, but since it was the Devil Rays, it was in the bag.

Two runs in the 6th, one run in the 7th, and three runs in the 8th – and the Yankees come out on top 9-5!!! I can breathe again!! First game down – HOPEFULLY all the defensive jitters are out and the fielding will get better. But the bats are swinging and the runs are scoring – I love my Yankees!

What sweetens the victory is a loss by the Red Sox!! Did you seriously think I wouldn’t mention it? I love this game!

Now we start the countdown of games – not only until we start playoffs – and we will, but also until we lose A-Rod – he will not be back and I am not sad!!! Even when he does well, and takes an undeserved bow I can’t get excited. His good plays are few and far between. He will drop the pop ups – he will not go after the line drives – he will strikeout and blame it on Jeter taking his spotlight and not being able to concentrate. My friend, NY is Jeter land – you will never earn the respect that he has. You will never play as hard as he does and you will never be at home in NY. Thanks for nothing…
We now have 161 (not including playoffs) games to go Until A-Rod exits the pinstripes!