That's not the Metrodome you're looking at. It's Tokyo Dome, also known as the Big Egg, where the Japan All-Star Series began tonight. And here's something you don't see back in the States. After Jermaine Dye's two-run homer tonight, two little kids holding flowers chased after him. Dye didn't see them until he was near the on-deck circle, then turned to accept the bouquet. He also high-fived the woman accompanying the kids as their escort.
Another amusing anecdote: Before the first two games, when the Canadian national anthem was played, the Jumbotron screen in centerfield has focused on Lyle Overbay standing at attention -- and trying hard to stifle a grin. While it's true Overbay plays for Toronto, he was born in Washington state. The Orioles' Eric Bedard, also on the team, is an actual Canadian. He's from Navan, Ontario.
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Different Cultures. Different ways to address the game of Baseball. This tour of Japan at the end of the baseball year is always enjoyable.
sori a 70 million dollar mistake willie can't handle him
with his new network and stadium on the way along with pathetic met fans drinking omars kool-aid loose bucks wilpon can milk this for the next five years before he has to put any money into the team. he won't pay for any of the top free agents and poor willie gets thrown under the bus.
What's up NY. I am writing from the USS Kitty Hawk. I have been serving in the Navy for 10 years and been stationed in Japan for over a year now and been to many Japanese baseball games. Its a blast!! It's like an English premiership soccer match in drag!! Very colorful and crazy!! Well I will be at the game on the 8th at the Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka to watch Reyes, Wright, Beltran and company. I will post some good stuff on the 9th. LETS GO METS!!