Interleague, New Stuff, and Devils Baseball

     Friday June 17, 2011 begins the next set of Interleague games for the Cincinnati Reds. Reds Nation will be hosting the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees. Each team will play three game sets, the next six days, in Great American Ball Park.

     The Jays bring a huge slugger in Jose Bautista, last seasons MLB Homerun King. Let me tell you, @JoeyBats19 (on twitter) can flat out smash a baseball. Last season, family and I saw him hit his #49 HR, out of Fenway off of Josh Beckett. For those who do not know Fenway, there are signs at least 40 feet higher up above the monster. Bautista hit his homerun 20ft over the signs, on to the top of a parking garage on the other side of the street. Estimated distance was in the 450ft neighborhood. http://twitpic.com/5cqvzm   http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=12217953            Lets Hope Joey does not break that whoop'n stick out at GABP.

     As for the Bronx Bombers, this is the first time in eight years that the Pinstripers, hopefully candystripers, will play in the Queen City. Everyone knows the overpaid stars on this roster. The bad thing for Cincinnati fans is that Derek Jeter will not be playing. DJ went on the 15 day DL earlier this week with a strained calf and possible ankle issue. I have to say it is a shame we Reds fans will not get the opportunity to see the Captain of the Yankees play. He may not be back out to the Nati with the limited amount of playable years left in him and the possible MLB realignment. I do respect DJ's play and his respect for the game of baseball. Boston Fans close your eyes! http://twitpic.com/5cr14l   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhrVnoISIkE&feature=related Happy Fathers Day Dad, a huge Yankee Fan.

     On a couple side notes - I purchased my Sam LeCure "Huckleberry" TShirt this morning. I cannot wait to get it and wear it around NY! Want to see more go to http://www.inthegap.spreadshirt.com/ or check them out on twitter ~~> (@InTheGapShirts). Tell them I sent ya, they will hoooookkkk youuu UP! Reds fans, seriously check'um out. You won't be disappointed.

     Devils Baseball - My team the Devils lost last night, at the University of Rochester, to the Twins 15-11. It was a slugfest that my team came out on the short end. The Twins killed it in the first three innings. My Devils clawed back the next four.  Lets just say that the hitting definitely outclassed the pitching and defense!!!
My personal stat line - 2-3 2 singles(1 bunt & 1 rope), 2 runs, 2 stolen bases, and 1 swinging K.

Post comments or questions. Thanks and Cheers from the Cheap Seats.

To answer Jeff's question - The quote "I'm Your Huckleberry" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfbAFgD2mLo is from the movie Tombstone. Doc Holiday covered (relieved) for Wyatt Earp, in a gun duel where he shoots and kills Johnny Ringo. Sam LeCure is an up and coming relief pitcher for the Reds. A Gunslinger, if you will. So, basically the quote means when Sam comes into a game to pitch, the hitters are going down like Ringo, so to speak! I hope that helps with your understanding of the shirt quote. Thanks for the question.