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glenn · 08-08-2006, 06:28 PM

“…..Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and home of the brave?”
As the umpire yelled “Play Ball!” the New York Yankees took the field against the Boston Red Sox in the first spring training game of the year. On a beautiful day in sunny Florida, outside the stadium, protesters and signs greeted both the replacement players and the fans as they approached. In what was billed as baseball’s glorious return, the number of empty seats far outnumbered the fans. The player’s brave enough to cross the line had enough guts, but looked to be short changed in the talent department. The Yankees fielded a team of 19 youngsters, and the Red Sox managed to scrape together a squad of 16. The first inning produced 8 runs, 12 walks, and 4 errors between the two teams. Taking a page from the little league handbook, the game was called after five innings, with the Yankees up by 10 runs, and the Red Sox out of pitchers.

Around the league, five games were cancelled because teams could not suit up enough players, and the games that were played resembled a little league game at best. Baseball was back, but the question remains, does anybody care?

08-08-2006, 06:28 PM	#22 (permalink)
glenn Major Leagues Join Date: May 2006 Location: PA Posts: 407 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	February 19th, 1973 “…..Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and home of the brave?” As the umpire yelled “Play Ball!” the New York Yankees took the field against the Boston Red Sox in the first spring training game of the year. On a beautiful day in sunny Florida, outside the stadium, protesters and signs greeted both the replacement players and the fans as they approached. In what was billed as baseball’s glorious return, the number of empty seats far outnumbered the fans. The player’s brave enough to cross the line had enough guts, but looked to be short changed in the talent department. The Yankees fielded a team of 19 youngsters, and the Red Sox managed to scrape together a squad of 16. The first inning produced 8 runs, 12 walks, and 4 errors between the two teams. Taking a page from the little league handbook, the game was called after five innings, with the Yankees up by 10 runs, and the Red Sox out of pitchers. Around the league, five games were cancelled because teams could not suit up enough players, and the games that were played resembled a little league game at best. Baseball was back, but the question remains, does anybody care?