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mailman · 14 August 2006, 11:26 PM

Here are some pics I took yesterday. I was lucky enough to get down to field level during warm-ups prior to the game.

This Jorge Posada, the starting catcher in the center, with Sal Fasano, his back up to his left. The guy in the suit behind them is Former pitcher Jim Kaat. He 's now TV announcer for the team.

To the left is newly acquired Right Fielder Bobby Abreu and Melky Cabrera warming up playing catch

Here is the team captain Derek Jeter

Johnny Damon. A fan favorite and great pick up. Especially since he was taken away from the hated Red Sox.

I know this pic isn't the best but next to Lou Gehrig the guy in it is probably the best first baseman in team history. Don Mattingly. Otherwise known as Donnie Baseball or The Hitman during his playing days. He's been retired for 11 years now but recently came back on board as the team's batting coach.

Here's the family

Me and the Mrs

The boys had a sign made

Here's a shot one of the boys took from about 350' away using just a point and shoot.

And of course, the wrist shot

Thanks for looking everyone

The Dude · 14 August 2006, 11:37 PM

Looks like you had a great day!

padi56 · 14 August 2006, 11:47 PM

Great picture of family and watch Paulie, will not comment on the rounders, oopps I mean baseball.

C.J. · 15 August 2006, 12:23 AM

Great pics, bro

and what a great looking family

But, I never realized your head was shaped like that

JJ Irani · 15 August 2006, 04:36 AM

Great pics, Paulie. You and Kelly make a fine looking couple!! Excellent!

Rodentman · 15 August 2006, 07:32 AM

Very nice. I was there once a long time ago when I lived in NJ. That's when they still had the monuments on the playing field in the outfield.

mailman · 15 August 2006, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

Great pics, bro

and what a great looking family

But, I never realized your head was shaped like that

Actually I made the boys sign for you, well the bottom "O" anyway. You're just about the right height to fit in there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Great pics, Paulie. You and Kelly make a fine looking couple!! Excellent!

Thanks JJ

mailman · 15 August 2006, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Rodentman

Very nice. I was there once a long time ago when I lived in NJ. That's when they still had the monuments on the playing field in the outfield.

Now there behind the fence, in what's called "Monument Park" There's a huge line to get in there and it closes 45 min prior to game time.

The good thing about Yankee Stadium is the field is the exact same field that Ruth, Gehrig, Dimaggio, Mantle, etc have all played on. The bad thing is and it kills me to say this, the place is a toilet.

There's so much history there, you think the city would keep up on it better than they do. It's a shame.

Take for instance the last two stadiums I've been to. Jacobs Field in Cleveland, and Dolphin Stadium in Fla, home of the Marlins. Jacobs field is a beautiful, clean place, with not a bad seat in the house. Very fan-friendly.
Dolphin Stadium is a newer place also, very clean and a good place to see a game also. Although at this particular stadium, I think it's better to see a football game than baseball. Just MHO.

There's supposed to be a new Yankee Stadium completed in '08-'09 I think. It needs it. It'll be sad to see the field go, but after undergoing a major renovation in '74-75, I don't think it would do it justice again. They need to keep up with the other teams opening up new stadiums. They average 50,000 + a game, so it's not an attendance issue, just a sanitary one.

pandrew · 15 August 2006, 11:16 AM

Mailman,
I don't post all to often but I must admit that those are some great pictures of Yankee Stadium.
As a die hard RED SOX fan I hope your happy with Johnny D. he served us well while he was here.
Rob

mailman · 15 August 2006, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by pandrew

Mailman,
I don't post all to often but I must admit that those are some great pictures of Yankee Stadium.
As a die hard RED SOX fan I hope your happy with Johnny D. he served us well while he was here.
Rob

Thanks pandrew

Coming from a Red Sox fan, that's a true compliment. I'm very happy with Johnny D. Not only is he a good ballplayer, he's a class act as a person.

He did serve you well. Remember the grand slam he hit in the upper deck in game 7 of the ALCS in 2004?

14 August 2006, 11:26 PM	#1
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,388	Yankee Stadium Pics Here are some pics I took yesterday. I was lucky enough to get down to field level during warm-ups prior to the game. This Jorge Posada, the starting catcher in the center, with Sal Fasano, his back up to his left. The guy in the suit behind them is Former pitcher Jim Kaat. He 's now TV announcer for the team. To the left is newly acquired Right Fielder Bobby Abreu and Melky Cabrera warming up playing catch Here is the team captain Derek Jeter Johnny Damon. A fan favorite and great pick up. Especially since he was taken away from the hated Red Sox. I know this pic isn't the best but next to Lou Gehrig the guy in it is probably the best first baseman in team history. Don Mattingly. Otherwise known as Donnie Baseball or The Hitman during his playing days. He's been retired for 11 years now but recently came back on board as the team's batting coach. Here's the family Me and the Mrs The boys had a sign made Here's a shot one of the boys took from about 350' away using just a point and shoot. And of course, the wrist shot Thanks for looking everyone

14 August 2006, 11:37 PM	#2
The Dude Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In my own world Posts: 595	Great! Looks like you had a great day!

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C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Great pics, bro and what a great looking family But, I never realized your head was shaped like that __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

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JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Great pics, Paulie. You and Kelly make a fine looking couple!! Excellent! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	Very nice. I was there once a long time ago when I lived in NJ. That's when they still had the monuments on the playing field in the outfield.

15 August 2006, 11:16 AM	#9
pandrew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 367	Mailman, I don't post all to often but I must admit that those are some great pictures of Yankee Stadium. As a die hard RED SOX fan I hope your happy with Johnny D. he served us well while he was here. Rob

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