Day Three Hundred and Twenty-Seven - The House That Became A Home

I think everyone knows that I am a big baseball fan and that my favourite team is the Yankees [though because of geography I watch the Blue Jays a lot more as we get all of those games]. Well, this year has been pretty disappointing for both of my teams, although I will admit that watching the Blue Jays since Cito Gaston's return has been pure entertainment and maybe next year...? However, tonight the Yankees had reason for festivity, despite not making the post-season. Tonight I watched the final game in [what is now] old Yankee Stadium. Because not all ETs need to be new things...I guess I could have thought of more things to do for the last thing. A bit depressing though. And yet, it also felt like it was a World Series game...it felt like it mattered.

And yes, it was a little depressing as I am someone who doesn't like things to end. I'm not entirely sure why they needed a new Yankee Stadium, although it does look very flash. To me, Yankee Stadium *is* baseball. All of the legendary players, teams and all those championships...of course memories can be moved across the street too, but it's just not the same. It's not the same space that was home to the Babe and Joltin' Joe and Mr. October...you won't be able to physically see the places where all those great things happened. And that's sad, right? I get way too emotionally attached to physical things, so I have to hold it in check. But, it was a nice game. Two homeruns, the Yankees one, Der-ek Jet-er made a cute, pandering speech...all is well. I just hope that I can make it to the new stadium within the next year.