So much to post about, so little time...
If you look back at my "Happy Halfway, AL..." post, it gave a run down of where everyone was in the standings and of course I had to make sure my Yankees got a little press in there. I noted that they need to go 20-8 over their first 28 games after the all star break to be in contention. At that point, it would give them the opportunity to compete for the Wild Card and possibly their division.
As of today, they have gone 20-8. They are 1/2 game back from the Tigers and M's, who are tied for the Wild Card spot as of right now. They are also 6 games back of Boston. That number is down from 14.5 at one point in the season. The Yankees have 8 games left against Detroit, 6 games left against Boston, and 3 games left with Seattle. While NYY lost last night, they are looking down the barrel of three with Cleveland (Yes, Detroit fans, you all need to be rooting for us this week) and at the heart of what will make or break them this year.
Speaking of NYY v. Det....
Some of you may be aware that Blake and I will be attending the final game of that 8 game series between the red-hot Yankees and the slumping Tigers. It is certainly shaping up to have implications on the playoff race and we are going to be in the heat of it. Of course, we won't be able to have a laptop to chronicle each pitch, we do need a idea on how to go about recording this great event. Blake, could we also consider a friendly wager (not money of course, that's illegal!). This could be something else for the people out there to give feedback on.
That's what I got for now. Thoughts?
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You could intermittently be in contact with someone via cellphone and conduct live updates that way. I'd be happy to act as an honorary Spot Starter for a few hours.
-Jord
I'm sure serious money will be changing hands on this one! What is the date on that game?
No money will change hands as I make very little of it. The game is on August 27th. I got Rob and I seats in right field for $10 a piece. They are selling online for $50 a piece on average. Meanwhile, I bought Katie's Mom and Larry tickets for the same game about nine rows behind home plate. I wish we could swap seats.
By the way, Rob, I'd much rather the Tigers get the wild card behind the Indians than having the Tigers win the division and the Yankees make it as the Wild Card, so I will be pulling for the Indians in that series.
"There will be no money...but on your death bed, you will receive total consciousness."
The outfield should be a good time. Two things to Blake...
1. They are your inlaws, which means they are family. If you want to switch seats, just ask!
2. As of right now, the Tigers are on the outside looking in (tied with NYY for second in the wild card). As a tigers fan you have to be rooting for there starters to improve on their 1-12 record, 7.13 ERA, and 5 QS they the have endured over the last 22 games.
My suggestion is to not take a bandwagon Yankee fan.
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