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Strangely Quiet Offseason for the Yankees

March 5, 2016 /

Anyone who has followed baseball in the last twenty years knows that, almost always, the Yankees end up being one of the biggest spenders every offseason.  Every summer, it seems like it could be guaranteed that every big name in free agency gets linked to the Yankees at some time during the offseason. However, this offseason has been quite strange for the Yanks. Aside from adding a few pitchers via trade, the Yankees really haven’t made any big moves, especially in terms of free agent signings.

The only real notable signing the Yanks made this offseason was for Chicago Cubs young infielder Starlin Castro, who has many Yankees fans excited. Castro is a great fielder and versatile at the plate, with a good combination of speed, power, and contact. Castro hit .270 with the Cubs last season, adding 11 Home Runs and 59 RBIs. He will be an exciting player to watch play in Pinstripes and I look forward to his development with the team.

~Gregory Hold

Best Bullpen in Major League History?

February 26, 2016 /
Arolids Chapman Yankees Fan Gregory Hold

Source: ESPN

When I found out that the Yankees made a move to obtain Aroldis Chapman from the Reds, I was in shock. Yea, the Yanks are known for making some pretty outrageous moves, but to me, this one was on another level. However, in a span of only about a minute, I went from being in shock because of the surprising nature of the trade; to being in shock from thinking about how good the Yankees bullpen is going to be next season.

Before Chapman, the Yankees already had the best setup/closer duo in baseball with Andrew Miller and Dellin Betances. With Chapman, they add someone just as unhittable, and someone who batters hate to face just as much. I’m so excited to see how the Yankees use this three-headed monster in the upcoming season and how they stack up to the best bullpens of all time.

By the way, Chapman has the Major League Baseball record for fastest recorded pitch at 105 MPH. That’s something to get excited about.

~Gregory Hold

Gregory Hold the #1 New York Yankees Fan!

February 26, 2016 /

Hello Everyone. My name is Gregory Hold and this blog is dedicated to my love for the New York Yankees. Growing up in the Bronx, it was second nature to be a Yankees fan. During my childhood years, I went to Yankee Stadium hundreds of times. I was a really lucky kid and I made memories that will last me a lifetime.

I hope you enjoy reading my thoughts, impressions, and stories about my favorite team.

Go Yankees!

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My Favorite Yankee Stadium Food

February 26, 2016 /

Yankee Stadium has some of the best food I’ve ever eaten at a ballpark. Getting a bite to eat at the stadium was always one of the things I looked forward to the most. These are my 3 favorite places to grab food at the stadium.

Parm: Home of the best chicken parm sandwich I have ever eaten. They also serve a great Italian turkey sandwich. Parm is located between gates 4 and 6.

Parm Yankees Stadium Food

Source: Serious Eats

Lobel’s of New York: Lobel’s is a butcher shop that serves a wonderful steak sandwich. While not cheap ($15 a sandwich), it’s most certainly worth it. Lobel’s is located in sections 134 and 322.

 

Brother Jimmy’s BBQ: Who said you can only get good BBQ in the south? Their pulled pork and pulled chicken sandwiches are both to die for. Their fried pickles are great too! Find them in sections 133, 201, 214, and 320A.

 

What’s your favorite Yankee Stadium Treat?

~Gregory Hold

2016 Season Keys to Success

February 26, 2016 /
New York Yankees Mark Teixeira

Source: Wikipedia

The Yankees have been disappointing the past 3 seasons. They missed the playoffs for two consecutive years in 2013 and 2014, which hasn’t happened since 1994, and this past season they lost to the Astros in the AL Wild Card game. However, I think 2016 will be a turnaround year for the Yankees. In my opinion, the Yankees have two keys to success for the upcoming season: they have reliable starting pitching and this could be a big year for Mark Teixeira.

Even though the Yanks will have one of the best bullpens in the league next season, I think a key to their success will be their starting pitching. The less they have to rely on their bullpen, the better they will be.

As for Teixeira, he’s been less than stellar the past couple seasons, and needs to come out and show the Yankees and their fans why he’s being paid over 22.5 million dollars. If Teixeira can have a 40 HR, 120 RBI Season, I think the Yankees will win the AL East with ease.

~Gregory Hold

Why I Love the Yankee Stadium Bleachers

February 26, 2016 /
Gregory Hold Yankees Stadium

Source: YankeeSeatingChart.com

I’ve been to many Yankee games and sat in many different sections. I’ve been around the ballpark enough to be able to say with confidence that the best seat in the house is in the bleachers.

While obviously not the best view of the action, the bleachers provide one heck of an atmosphere for fans. Whether it’s the chant of the players’ names before the first pitch or the booing of a fan wearing opposing colors, there is always some form of entertainment going on other than the game.

In addition to the atmosphere, it’s a lot of fun to get out there a couple hours before the game and try to snag home run balls during batting practice. I caught my first ball off a Derek Jeter batting practice home run back in ’97, and it’s a moment I will never forget.

If you’ve never done it before, I strongly suggest giving the bleachers a shot during your next visit to Yankee Stadium.

~Gregory Hold

Bernie Williams Can Jam!

February 26, 2016 /

Bernie Williams is one of my all-time favorite Yankees. The way he played the game, and went about his business, was the epitome of class. Some of my favorite Yankees teams were in the early 2000s, when Bernie was in his prime. I know that the Yankees get a lot of hate across the country, but I think it’s safe to say that no one can hate this guy.

However, what a lot of people don’t know is that Bernie Williams has turned into quite the accomplished musician! Williams is a classically trained guitarist who plays and composes jazz, classical, and Latin inspired music. I got the opportunity to hear him play live a few years back and I was quite surprised at how enjoyable it was! I also recently learned that he was nominated for a Latin Grammy. I urge everyone to give him a listen.

Watch Bernie playing one of my favorite songs below:

~Gregory Hold

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