Reflecting On A Grand Slam Moment

It’s been a while since I’ve written a post for BYB. 

I guess I’m still very much a rookie when it comes to fatherhood…but I’m putting the ball in play and learning from the veterans.  I have had more than a few meetings on the mound with Casey about being a Dad.  The Skipper here at Bleeding Yankee Blue isn’t only a good buddy, he is also a one of the wise veteran Dads I was referring to.  He has had a lot of helpful tips for me since my son was born, but the one I remember most was, “Enjoy the moments, man.”  It’s a seemingly simple piece of advice, but worth it’s weight in gold.

My son got to see Aaron Judge club his first-ever Grand Slam.  Now, we’ll he remember it?  I don’t know, but what I’ll remember was my one year old son sitting in my lap, decked out in his pinstripe jersey (courtesy of Steve Roche at Majestic), clapping and laughing as Judge made the Stadium “All Rise”. 

It was outstanding.  I shared a pretzel with Mikey and took a walk down memory lane with my Dad.  Of all the Yankee games I’ve been to in my life this one was my favorite.  I was with my Dad watching my son’s New York Yankees.  It was a new ballpark then the one my Dad and I watched games in, but the feeling was the same.

I bought Mikey an Aaron Judge shirt that fits him like a hockey sweater, but it’s perfect.  He was so happy when I put it on him.  Will Aaron become an All-time great?  I hope so, but even if that’s not the path he takes he will be forever an All-time great to me, my Dad and my son.