Spring Training 2011 Stop #3: Tampa
Just 35 miles from the small-town charm of Lakeland, we're in Tampa for and the second-half of a Grapefruit League "day/nighter."
You're now welcomed to Steinbrenner Field by a statue of the man for whom it's named. It towers over the plaza of plaques honoring the Yankees retired numbers.
The last moments of late day sun give a bronze glow to the impressive roof.
Nightfall just before the first pitch in Tampa.
Above: The Pirates stretching before the game. Fashion tip: try something other than "crossing guard yellow" for a batting practice shirt color.
Below: The Yankees always find ways to keep their past stars busy. Ron Guidry, Here, he presents medallions to a local girls soccer team that just won a title. Look at the sweatshirts -- they're from George M. Steinbrenner High School.
Above: Derek Jeter still enjoys mingling with the fans before the game.
Below: 1990s Yankee hero Bernie Williams, on hand to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
Above: One of the most surprising Yankee stories in March has been Bartolo Colon. The onetime Indians ace, out of the majors last year, has been impressive while trying to earn a spot in the Yanks starting rotation.
Below: Derek Jeter watching from the folding chairs just outside the dugout.
Above: Manny Banuelos, one of the Yankees prized pitching prospects. On this night (March 9th), he tossed three very impressive innings.
Below: The victory line, as the Yanks close out a spring win over the Pirates.
You're now welcomed to Steinbrenner Field by a statue of the man for whom it's named. It towers over the plaza of plaques honoring the Yankees retired numbers.
The last moments of late day sun give a bronze glow to the impressive roof.
Nightfall just before the first pitch in Tampa.
Above: The Pirates stretching before the game. Fashion tip: try something other than "crossing guard yellow" for a batting practice shirt color.Below: The Yankees always find ways to keep their past stars busy. Ron Guidry, Here, he presents medallions to a local girls soccer team that just won a title. Look at the sweatshirts -- they're from George M. Steinbrenner High School.
Above: Derek Jeter still enjoys mingling with the fans before the game.Below: 1990s Yankee hero Bernie Williams, on hand to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
Above: One of the most surprising Yankee stories in March has been Bartolo Colon. The onetime Indians ace, out of the majors last year, has been impressive while trying to earn a spot in the Yanks starting rotation.Below: Derek Jeter watching from the folding chairs just outside the dugout.
Above: Manny Banuelos, one of the Yankees prized pitching prospects. On this night (March 9th), he tossed three very impressive innings.Below: The victory line, as the Yanks close out a spring win over the Pirates.
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