I'm A Bad Yankees Fan

I used to be pretty knowledgeable about all things Yankees, not only about their history, and starting lineup, but I knew info about the second string, and the pitching rotation at the drop of a hat. I’ve done my best to not miss a game while they’re out here on the West coast, but in the last couple of years…I haven’t followed the team, trade info, roster changes, etc. as much as I used to.

I learned how sucky of a Yankees fan I’ve been when they were in San Diego a couple of weeks ago.

Yesterday I mentioned how we ran into Padres pitcher Andrew Cashner during the Yankees weekend in downtown San Diego on the way back to the place we were crashing…what I failed to mention, is we also ran into a Yankees pitcher, Boone Logan.

When we ran into Cash, we asked if it was cool to get a picture with him even though I was decked in Yankees gear. He said sure. His buddy interrupted and said something like “let me know if you want a picture with me” and I kind of laughed it off thinking he was just some weird dude. As I was taking my picture with Cashner, he whispered “take a picture with my buddy, he plays for the Yankees.” I went along with it and snapped a pic with his buddy.

Ignore how gross I look and the fat dip in his lip.

Once we got to the apartment, I did a little research before going to sleep and decided the guy I just met was Preston Claiborne. By the time I woke up and was ready to get going Sunday…I had learned that it was Boone Logan, a guy that’s been playing for the Yanks for like 3 years. I felt so dumb.

To make matters worse, our seats Sunday were closer to the away team’s bullpen instead of the home pen, and the only corner that has any shade in the away bullpen was right behind us. A couple of the pitchers sat in the shade…including Logan. We talked to him a little but I’m sure he knew I didn’t know who he was the other night. Ugh. Kind of embarrassing.

I’m gonna chalk it up to it being wayyy late at night, me being a little tipsy, and him looking TOTALLY different out of uniform. Still lame excuses and I totally suck as a Yankees fan.   

This embarrassing story was brought to you by Fan Friday. For some non-embarrassing Fan Friday worthy posts check out my other 2 from this week, Dodgers v. Yanks recap which includes the celeb lineup that flocks to Chavez Ravine, and my Padres v. Yanks recap.

Have a great weekend everyone!