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Home Finale News

I posted this news yesterday, almost as if it was an afterthought in my game recap post. Since it was tucked away, I think a fair share of fans are missing the information that was included about the finale. So, here’s that info, yet again.

From Bryan Hoch:

Everyone involved agrees that Sunday’s sendoff celebration for Yankee Stadium will be something special to behold, an event — and an evening — befitting the building’s grandeur and place in the history of American sports.

But there have been precious few officially released details of the ceremonies to precede Yankee Stadium’s final game, an 8:05 p.m. ET matchup between the Yankees and Orioles to be televised nationally on ESPN.

The Yankees plan to unveil further details later in the week, but The New York Times reported Tuesday that one planned part of the ceremony will be the introduction of Yankees greats who will go to their former position, a gesture largely similar to the grand opportunity that preceded the July 15 All-Star Game.

Instead of sending the greatest living Hall of Famers out to each position on the field, however, the lineup will be completely — and appropriately — filled by Yankees, lending a touch of the annual Old-Timers Day festivities, except under a prime-time spotlight.

“I’m going to second base,” longtime Yankees infielder Bobby Richardson told The Times. “I’ve been told there will be fewer of us than there were at Old-Timers’ Day and there might be more than one of us at each position.”

Those Yankees greats who have died will be represented by their family members, according to the newspaper, which suggested that one of Mickey Mantle’s sons, Danny or David, could be in center field, while one of Roger Maris’ sons could go to right field.

The widow of Thurman Munson, Diane Munson, said that her son, Michael, would join Yogi Berra at home plate. Arlene Howard is also expected to be there, representing her husband, Elston Howard.

Bernie Williams, a four-time World Series winner with the club, has also confirmed his attendance.

“I’m sure it’s going to be pretty special,” Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter said. “I don’t know what they have planned — I haven’t heard anything, so I don’t know what to expect. But I know they’re going to do it right.”

It sounds like it’s going to be a lot of fun. To clarify, there has been news on two separate ceremonies. This news is about the home finale, but there has been talk pertaining to another ceremony, a closing ceremony, that could be held after the season is over (in November).

Yanks VS. Seattle Slide Show

Hey everyone. Here’s a slide show of pics from the Yankees-Mariners series that I recently went to at Safeco Field. I was very close and was able to watch batting practice, so enjoy.

To get a better look at the pics, just click on the slide show (or click on view all images).

And Another One

A-Rod racks up milestones like its his job (actually, it is). Congrats to the king.