Breakdown Dead Ahead

-

The 2024 Yankees team was a fun team to watch.

Judge and Soto and Stanton. Cole and Rodon and Gil.

They had a good mix of youngsters and veterans. When they were playing well they were the best team in the sport, but when they went sideways, they were frustrating.

They did all of the above things in the World Series and in the end, bad base running and poor defense did them in.

There was a lot made out of Judge having a hard time hitting, but he came around, reaching base 7 times in the last two games.

Yet, I’ve never seen him drop a fly ball.

Aaron Boone is a good guy - he’s always pleasant in interviews and has his players backs - almost to a fault. 

I’ve defended him for years.

He’s also fairly adept at grabbing defeat from the jaws of victory.

He made some weird decisions with the bullpen.

The Yankees have been very good for the last 32 years - have not had a losing record - even once.

That’s pretty much the entire span of my adult life.

They have won 7 titles since I started rooting for them as a child.

That’s a pretty good payoff, right Bills fans?

So, I can get over a loss by taking a single trip to the Yankees room in my house that shows them celebrating a title.

The future is always bright in Yankee land.

It’s just weird that I have been left to bitch about the fact that the Dodgers spent a billion dollars - literally - to barely win those thrilling games.

Thrilling might be the wrong word…

…during Game 5 - bases loaded and 2 outs - every pitch important - I mentioned to Kathy:

“This is agonizing - it has to be what purgatory is like - not knowing whether I’m going up or down.”

It was agonizing.

I was tired.

Still am…

…and they lost.

It’s the 4th time I’ve seen them lose in the World Series.

7 wins and 4 losses.

I’m not done yet, I don’t think.

They’ll be back.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

My Buddy, Dave

-
Way back in 1997, I started working with a steel erection company out of Syracuse. I was coming straight from a long stint with a steel erector here in Buffalo so I knew my stuff when it came to steel erection safety rules. On day one, I met with the safety director and he was just getting started as a safety guy, but man, he certainly cared about the guys he worked with. Dave was a good man from the start. He’d say things like: “You’re so full of beans.” Just a down to earth, hardworking guy who became a fast friend. We drove all around New York State setting up jobs. I always let Dave drive so that I could rest. One fine day, way up North of Syracuse, we passed a state trooper.  I glanced at the speedometer. “You’re screwed,” I said, and seconds later, the lights came on. Dave was beside himself.  The cop stopped by the window, grabbed the license and registration and headed back to his vehicle. “Here’s the thing,” I said. “You’re pissed, but you’re such a good guy that I bet you tha
Read more

Mom & Ollie

-
Image
 Ollie Stadium is a mess. The heavy rains rendered the backyard a mud pit and even though we threw in the side yard, the Big O was looking for more, and we were both covered in mud. I had to take some steam out of him somehow so I suggested we go visit Grandma. Ollie hates the car, but he laid quietly as we made the trip. We even brought the football because there is plenty of room to play at Grandma’s. Mom opened the door and started laughing. I thought about the love she had for every single dog we ever had. Oliver was quick to give my Mom a kiss, and then he stood beside her. The love between Mom and Dogs is a mutual bond. Through the years, Mom would make breakfast for the dogs.  Fried eggs, toast, bacon… She would wrap Christmas gifts for them. “To Jeter, Love Santa,” she would write on the cards. They played with the big chicken that made a lot of noise. Mom tossed the football and Ollie brought it back to her. As the visit drew to a close I headed for the door.  “C’mon, Oliver,”
Read more

Eyes on the Horizon

-
Image
My sister’s book is out there! Go get it!! It makes me so proud to see the book on Amazon, knowing that it’s very, very great! It’s been a long, long time since we were out in California, brainstorming my stories long before they were published. Carrie Lynn was writing, writing and writing some more through the years and I kept telling her… …”Go for it!” Well, she did!  To amazing results. Of course I was able to read the book as it was being put together, but I ordered a copy from Amazon yesterday and can’t wait to read it again. The shoe is on the other foot now as I have been sitting on a lot of my writing lately. I plan on getting it out there before the end of 2024, but for now: Carrie takes center stage! And it’s so great… …go get a copy!
Read more