Goodbye(?) to Shea

While we don't know if today will be the last day of Shea's existence, I figured I'd talk about my memories (unlike Andrew Vazzano) of the blue monstrosity that is on the way to Kennedy Airport.

Believe it or not, I actually attended my first baseball game there. I was young, didn't pay attention to the game, was distracted by all of the airplanes and wanted food from every vendor that passed by. I'm sure my parents were thrilled.

I'd say I've been to seven or eight games there. While it's not my team's ballpark, it will be missed. Unlike Yankee Stadium, however, this is a necessary move.

Meanwhile, the aforementioned Vazzano will be liveblogging away during today's pivotal game. Check it out and be nice. He knows where I sleep.

Going to Shea

I won't be around tonight, as I'm going to the Mets game with the editor of The 'Ropolitans. Yeah, I know, but it's free baseball, so I'm not complaining.

So I get to see the Mets pretend that Jackie Robinson played for them. That should be fun.

Oh yeah, both teams are wearning No. 42, so that could be a little confusing.

As for the Yankees, it's Andy Pettitte against Edwin Jackson at the Trop. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. Enjoy the game.