Yanks kick off their “home” opener today at 1 PM at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. Game will be televised on Yes, so feel free to use this as the Game Thread if you so choose.
I have been at every spring training home opener since this park (formerly Legend’s Field) opened 23 years ago in 1996. Back then game tickets in lower level were just $10, parking was $5 and beer was (I believe) $3.50. Now game tickets start at $27 (for standing room only) parking is $20 and beer (in a souvenir cup) is $12.
Excited to see this year’s version of the Yanks. At game time it will be sunny and 84 degrees.
Play Ball!
Wade made a good play in the field the same inning he made the error. Saez's hits were dinky but count just as well. Plus clutch with the guys on base. So I give him player of the game. Heller stood out as far as the pitchers went.
Andujar and Torres didn't flash today but it was just one game. I'm looking forward to see what they can do.
Austin with two nice drives to deep CF-RF
Higgy and Romine looked solid at and behind the dish
Florial was nervous but he sure looks like our future in CF