Yankees vs. Red Sox Running Blog: Special Abridged Rain Delay Edition
June 9, 2011 · Jesse Golomb SoapBoxSportsByte · Jump to comments
Article Source: Bleacher Report - New York Yankees
With tickets to an intriguing Beckett/Sabathia duel, I planned to tweet in real time with my thoughts during the game. Who am I kidding, I usually do that anyway.
Unfortunately, the most exciting thing that happened all night was my trip to the World Famous Bronx Crown Diner, as I forewent my regular $8.50 Premio Hot Sausage.
To be continued with the rain check.
12:30 PM: Heading to the Stadium again tonight for the New York Yankees vs. the Boston Red Sox….you know what that means: Way too many sarcastic tweets (in real time).
6:30 PM: You know you’re in the Bronx when you pass a retailer that is half video game store, half Cash for Gold location.
6:34 PM: Sitting in the Crown Diner instead of spending $11 on crappy nachos. $6.75 Cheeseburger Deluxe. Bargain in the Bronx.
6:42 PM: Just started raining…Alfredo Aceves’ hat is drier than it was last night.
7:00 PM: Five Minutes before first pitch and I’m still munching on my burger. Waiting to see if Kay and Leiter are announcing in front of a backdrop of a tarp.
7:15 PM: Inside stadium. Corny rain delay graphic on Jumbotron notifies me that I’m not going to be home until 2 in the morning.
7:17 PM: “This Rain Delay was brought to you by GMC.” Nope, that’s not a joke. Wouldn’t a rain delay sponsorship hurt business?
7:29 PM: I’m only willing to stay past 8 PM if they throw the Finals up on the Jumbotron. LeBron vs. Jesus Hasselhoff on a 70 foot screen…
7:40 PM: Not Bob Shepard: “We will start the game as soon as possible.” Thanks for the update.
7:41 PM: This rain storm is made up of 70 percent All-Natural Steve Swindal tears. Honestly, do you think the guy can watch a Yankee game anymore without feeling suicidal?
7:45 PM: Jumbotron now showing women’s Yankee Fantasy Camp Video. Daryl Strawberry to reporter: “She hit well…for a woman.”
7:58 PM: @Guy giddily waving at the the camera: Is it really that exciting to be on the Jumbotron when only 2,000 people are in their seats?
8:00 PM: Not Bob Shepard: “We don’t yet know when we will be able to start the game.” Awesome.
8:13 PM: Debating when to leave. For now, I’m being entertained by seeing footage of the fattest man ever to hit 714 home runs.
8:23 PM: Just checked Weather.com. 90 percent chance of rain through 10 o’clock. Bye-Bye Ballpark.
8:38 PM: Getting in the car as it continues to pour. Alfredo Aceves’ hat is still drier than it was last night.
8:40 PM: Silver lining to the rain delay: WCBS has the news on instead of John and Suzyn. Maybe there is a God.
9:42 PM: @YankeesWFAN RT Yanks announce approximate start time of 10:30 PM, grounds crew removing tarp.
9:46 PM: Getting in the car now. If we step on it, should be there for first pitch.
Jesse Golomb researches and writes for BaseballDigest.com. He is also the creator and writer of SoapBoxSportsByte, a blog that incorporates statistical analysis as well as fan perspective into daily pieces on the MLB, NFL and NBA. He can be followed on Twitter @SoapBxSprtsByte, or contacted by email at golombjesse@gmail.com.
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