I've always wanted to do that tour but tailgating usually takes top priority. I may have to look into it now. later

I just lost all respect for Gerald Williams. Being good friends with Jeter, you would think he could get something better than that. Damn.

That was me who took your picture yesterday in Mon.Park! (tall, curley hair, glasses,was with a man wearing a Donnie Baseball TShirt)

My husband and I took the day off of work to indulge in our beloved Yankees. Believe it or not, we've been to the stadium dozens of times and never been to Mon. Park.

Keep up the good work Paul. You take amazing pictures!!

Hey BTW, some dude got thrown out of the Clubhouse for snapping a pic. His girlfriend stayed with the tour while he was escorted out of the cathedral. Kids these days..

Thanks for the pic, Kathie. I think that one came out great. Gonna post your own pics anywhere?

I didn't see that guy get tossed from the clubhouse, but that's funny. Not sure what the was in there that was so private. Or why anyone would want a picture of it that badly.

Reading your blog, I get the impression that you're a Yankees fan. As a Sox fan, I'm interested in your opinion. Who do you least want to see come to the plate for the Sox in a clutch situation this weekend? Who do you most want up for Yankees?

Most feared going by feeling in stomach
1. Matsui 2. Sheffield 3. Jeter 4. Arod 5. Bernie(subject to change recently, beg. last season prob #3 tied for 2) 6. Posada, but only cuz I hate him so much 7. Giambi 8. Cano(really no idea) 9. Womack(before last season, he's the type of guy who makes something fucked up happen and the Red Sox lose)

I want up
1. Ortiz 2. Manny 3. Damon 4. Mueller 5. Tek 6. Trot 7. Renteria 8. Millar 9. Bellhorn
3-6 all very close Millar, last if there's one on and 0 or 1 out, as he'll hit into a DP 85-89% of the time. 95% if the pitcher is running out of gas.

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Is he threatening to punch more fans? Seriously what's Sheffield's deal. Does he just want to remind everyone that Kenny Rogers isn't the only asshole at the All-Star game?

I'm gonna cool it with the Yanks stuff for a bit. The midseason report and tour demanded updates, though. I guess I'll have to do something Monday after the four-game series. Till then, I'll go back to News and Web Finds.

I pretty much agree with your lineups there. The top fve or six on each team is so tough. Obviously, our confidence in Giambi is rising quickly.

Cano is 0-for-9 with the bases loaded. That hasn't gotten a lot of ink. He's been fine, overall, for a rook.

God help any and all pitchers this weekend. The Yankees have 11 straight games against tough lineups (BOS, TEX, LAA), then a day off before six more against MIN and LAA.

How deep the starters go into the games obviously has a snowball effect. You hate to go into any game or entire series with the bullpen overworked.

Am I confused, or did you say Don Mattingly is the current greatest living ballplayer?

I've said it 8,000 times. Welcome to the site.

thanks. good to be here. while we'll prob have to agree to disagree on don mattingly, you've got a great site.

nice pictures, i've been meaning to do that tour even though i've seen most of the clubhouse doing games for work.

As always, fabulous pics. You are looking hotter then ever :).

Don't back off of the Yankees talk. You are my Yankees source since they don't ever speak or write about them here in the Philly area.

I had the pleasure of visiting Yanke Stadium for the first time (and only so far) on May 16, 2002. I took the #4 train and got there early to do the self-guided tour including Monument Park. The only word to describe the entire experience is "awesome"! I got a ball hit by Bernie Williams during BP and then enjoyed the game from section 11. One of the biggest differences between the game in Yankee Stadium and Safeco field is how Knowledgeable the fans are in NY. It was a great experinece, the best part after the 13-0 win over Tampa was the NY fans shouting "#uck the Red Sox" and the transit police making them stop before the train was allowed to leave.

My math may be off, but...

Number of times PK has refered to Donnie B. as the greatest living player = number of scoreless innings needed by Foulke to match Mariano "He needs another pitch" Rivera's ERA.

Response to Birdflu...

BoSox lineup 1. Ortiz - everyone else tied for 9th.

Yanks lineup Matsui, Jeter, Sheff, Bernie, Sierra. Still don't trust Arod yet.