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Post by inger on May 28, 2019 17:45:00 GMT -5
The Twins just made a move to strengthen their starting rotation today. They put Michael Pineda on the 10 day injured list. They could pull a fan out of the stands and get better results than what Pineda’s been doing...
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Post by rizzuto on May 28, 2019 18:23:39 GMT -5
So what was the favorite part of your trip? Difficult to say, Kaybli. We loved every minute of it (well, except the airport parts.) The easy answer is food -- I guess sundown is close enough that I can say that to you. I mean, like most people I love good Italian food anywhere, but to go right to the source -- the freshness of the pasta, the subtle seasonings, the perfect wine accompaniments, and the wonderful atmosphere in the trattorias -- that alone is worth the trip. But the whole thing -- the Roman sites -- the spectacular recent excavations at Pompeii, with a much greater sense of the beauty of the buildings -- the jaw-dropping architecture of the churches -- the one-of-a-kind mosaics in Ravenna -- the amazing scenery along the Amalfi Coast. This is starting to sound like an ad for Perillo Tours!! Italy is definitely near the top of my list for countries to visit. One Yankee-related story. We stopped in a ceramic shop in the Amalfi Coast town of Ravello -- picture perfect coastal town known for its ceramic work. On the walls were picture of celebrities who had shopped there, posing with the owner. Among those I could identify were Rod Stewart and Hugh Grant and Stephen Tyler and Marissa Tomei, others I can't think of, lots of Italians I wouldn't know. Anyway, one very identifiable guy was Mariano Rivera!! But unlike the others, he wasn't photographed smiling with his arm around the owner, but instead was filling out some paperwork!! I don't think they follow baseball that much in Ravello, but somebody in there obviously recognized Mo and took a photo. Nobody asked us to pose, but maybe that was because we didn't buy anything. Ravello is where Gore Vidal lived for decades. His villa was high on a cliff overlooking the Amalfi Coast. |
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Post by inger on May 28, 2019 18:48:45 GMT -5
So what was the favorite part of your trip? Difficult to say, Kaybli. We loved every minute of it (well, except the airport parts.) The easy answer is food -- I guess sundown is close enough that I can say that to you. I mean, like most people I love good Italian food anywhere, but to go right to the source -- the freshness of the pasta, the subtle seasonings, the perfect wine accompaniments, and the wonderful atmosphere in the trattorias -- that alone is worth the trip. But the whole thing -- the Roman sites -- the spectacular recent excavations at Pompeii, with a much greater sense of the beauty of the buildings -- the jaw-dropping architecture of the churches -- the one-of-a-kind mosaics in Ravenna -- the amazing scenery along the Amalfi Coast. This is starting to sound like an ad for Perillo Tours!! Italy is definitely near the top of my list for countries to visit. One Yankee-related story. We stopped in a ceramic shop in the Amalfi Coast town of Ravello -- picture perfect coastal town known for its ceramic work. On the walls were picture of celebrities who had shopped there, posing with the owner. Among those I could identify were Rod Stewart and Hugh Grant and Stephen Tyler and Marissa Tomei, others I can't think of, lots of Italians I wouldn't know. Anyway, one very identifiable guy was Mariano Rivera!! But unlike the others, he wasn't photographed smiling with his arm around the owner, but instead was filling out some paperwork!! I don't think they follow baseball that much in Ravello, but somebody in there obviously recognized Mo and took a photo. Nobody asked us to pose, but maybe that was because we didn't buy anything. I suppose no one there asked for me? They were all probably hoping for an appearance by Yankee54... |
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Post by pippsheadache on May 28, 2019 18:50:58 GMT -5
Good info, Rizz. From back in the days when literary types would live in Europe to save money. Not that Vidal needed to worry about finances. We did see Samuel L. Jackson's villa hugging the cliff in nearby Positano. It is definitely to your advantage to have tons of money.
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Post by pippsheadache on May 28, 2019 18:55:52 GMT -5
They did ask for you Inger. Something about an unpaid debt. I just told them I knew no one of that name and quietly backed out of the store.
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Post by kaybli on May 28, 2019 18:59:22 GMT -5
They did ask for you Inger. Something about an unpaid debt. I just told them I knew no one of that name and quietly backed out of the store.  |
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Post by inger on May 28, 2019 20:29:51 GMT -5
They did ask for you Inger. Something about an unpaid debt. I just told them I knew no one of that name and quietly backed out of the store. Lol. That ornery “Cousin” Vito! I swear he first tried to bust my knee caps the day I was born. Little did he know how jelly-line kneecaps are at that age... |
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Post by chiyankee on May 28, 2019 20:37:21 GMT -5
Best ceremonial first pitch of the season:
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Post by greatfatness on May 29, 2019 6:28:44 GMT -5
Best ceremonial first pitch of the season: Still got the shot |
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Post by greatfatness on May 29, 2019 6:30:47 GMT -5
Good reminder of this classic. This sort of seems like maybe it wasn't an accident...
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Post by rizzuto on May 29, 2019 7:50:42 GMT -5
With that pitch, the guy had three balls on him...
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Post by greatfatness on May 30, 2019 4:55:01 GMT -5
Once upon a time, there was some outrage at the old board that the Yankees didn't back up the truck to give Ynoa whatever he wanted and were outbid by the lowly Oakland As for him. The story was the Yanks actually had a handshake deal with him before he tried to negotiate a better one and the Yankees declined to offer more. He didn't make it with the A's or the White Sox and now he's now been released by KC.
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Post by chiyankee on May 30, 2019 9:05:34 GMT -5
Once upon a time, there was some outrage at the old board that the Yankees didn't back up the truck to give Ynoa whatever he wanted and were outbid by the lowly Oakland As for him. The story was the Yanks actually had a handshake deal with him before he tried to negotiate a better one and the Yankees declined to offer more. He didn't make it with the A's or the White Sox and now he's now been released by KC. Getting released by the Omaha Royals might be a sign that it's over. |
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Post by Renfield on May 30, 2019 11:42:13 GMT -5
Best ceremonial first pitch of the season: Just needs a little work on her release point. Good form from this angle, though. |
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Post by greatfatness on May 30, 2019 11:56:16 GMT -5
Once upon a time, there was some outrage at the old board that the Yankees didn't back up the truck to give Ynoa whatever he wanted and were outbid by the lowly Oakland As for him. The story was the Yanks actually had a handshake deal with him before he tried to negotiate a better one and the Yankees declined to offer more. He didn't make it with the A's or the White Sox and now he's now been released by KC. Getting released by the Omaha Royals might be a sign that it's over. Next stop, Bridgeport Bluefish! |
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