It goes without saying, but this was obviously a special weekend for all of us - players, coaches, staff and especially the fans...
The last time we will ever play in Yankee Stadium. A lot of thoughts and emotions running through my head right now, but since we've still got more games to play this season, I'll save those for later.
In the meantime, I wanted to thank the great family I got to meet on Friday night before the game. The Withrows from Marietta, Georgia were the winners of the weplay contest to meet me earlier this summer. Marietta... I could swear there was a minor league team down there but I can't be sure. Anyway, it was fun getting to spend some time getting to know Ken and his family.
Gotta love that an entire family from Georgia was decked in their Yankees gear.Anyway, thanks again to the many people who entered here on weplay and to all of you who have been writing in on my profile.
I'll get to some more questions soon and more even when things settle down again in a few weeks.
Good Morning Derek!
Thanks for writing in. I know it's been a busy time for you, and definitely emotional. Hope your wrist is better. Good luck tonight!
xoxoCathy;-)
Hey Derek ~
Yes, it was the end of an era, Captain & a very emotional day...I'm a wuss...I cried, but yes, we'll take the memories from this stadium to the new one and make many more! It was great that the Yankees won for the final game in the Cathedral!
Hi Derek,good day & thanks very much for putting us at ease a bit. We appreciate ur hardwork n we know u're busy.Glad to know the winner was chosen n that u had fun w/ them.BTW have u gotten much sleep since Sunday?Hope u did,& best wishes 2nite ok later.
I'm sure the game was very emotional to u guys as well as for us fans. We're really gonna miss Yankee Stadium.
So, that's the lucky winner. Hope you guys had a blast. You should have another next year. Hope your wrist is ok.
=) [#4fan- Carolina]
Derek-
I was so moved watching your speech to the fans. You did a amazing job. very moving. I am very glad you guys won the game. hopefully we can still catch the red sox .
So watching all the guys what are you going to take from the stadium i was
thinking you would take the joe dimaggio sign. It was so cool watching you out there with all the greats. You speech touched on all important parts of being a yanke fan. God Bless you Good luck this last wek Jen
Derek, I still believe in miracles. I'll keep praying it happens! And by the way, you owe me a box of kleenex. I was being strong during the whole evening during the ceremonies, and then you spoke and I broke down. My dad (who'sinPanama) says congrats!
hey derek i was there on sunday!! it was amazing best game ever and amazing speech!
good afternoon derek. Hope your wrist is better. too bad yankee stadium is closing its doors.
Hey Derek! Thanks for writing in. I thought that speech you gave in the final game at yankees stadium "The House of Ruth Built" was incredible. Also, I was sad because it was the last game in the stadium. Also good luck tonight against toronto.
Idrisul*
Derek i swear ur speech was sooo good but it was oooo sad. sadley, i couldnt b there (unsless i took a 10 hour flight from LA to NY) but aniways i watched it on TV and it was AMAZING!!! im soo glad u played evern tho ur hand was injured. i will truely
miss the stadium i nvr got to c. I wish i could've. aniway that was an awesome game and im very proud of u. keep up the wins. LETS GO YANKEES!!!
woot woot lol
--"one and only" #2 fan DANIELLE
Hey Derek, Sunday was a very emotional day from beginning to end to watch as a fan.I bet it was especially emotional for you. Your speech after the game was very touching.But in all this I wounder what did you take from the stadium? Feel better
~Vanessa
Derek, as a Yankee fan I just want to say that I really appreciate your love for the game and your passion to play every single day of each and every season. I love you sooo much!! I hope your wrist gets better!
I cant wait to see you next season in April in Baltimore!! I hope you have a great rest of the season and I cant wait to see you tomorrow!! Have a great night, Love you bunches! Your #1 Fan Kayla Keyser!!!!
I'm glad I had the chance to visit Yankee Stadium a couple of times... The last time was absolutely the best time... Living and growing up in Florida it was hard for me to get there, so the two times I was there I will always remember... Thanks #2 Jeter!!
Hey Derek,
Big disappointment, no post-season this year. At least it was a collective failure, offensive and defensive.
I hope we can meet you next spring training, I will be in Tampa (with my parents) in February/March 2009 for our holidays.
Hey, it'll be ok=)
Cool So Sad but sweet!!!
Hello!Derek.
Was popular you to write Blog very much, I have also looked at your Blog, congratulated the Yankees win! Anticipates your reply and the question very much!
CAN U PLEASE WRITE A BLOG GIVING US UPDATES ON YOUR INJURY!!! WE ALL WANT TO KNOW AND HOPE U FEEL GOOD !
--ALL YOUR WEPLAY FANS
You're awesome!
Stayed up till the credits rolled and the camera pulled away from your emotional but enlightened face, i did not hold back my tears...i can only imagine how swirling your emotions were and still are...our prayers are always with you...Alana
man that has to suck derek
They got their Yankee gear just before the game in Times Square! They would have been happier meeting GQ's boy, Chipper Jones (kids don't read the sordid story)! What a weird season! I don't think Kennedy or Phil Hughes won one game . Next Season!
derek, went to yankee stadium 3 months ago.It gave me tingles with all the history there. I'm a high school coach in pa. and was dissapointed how many of my players did not know that many names in monument park
I'm upset..I REALLY wanted to meet you!!
Derek I had tears pouring down during your speech. I love how true you are. You're just you,one hellava guy! Bravo on how special you make us (the fans) feel. You're amazing and I'm glad my little guys have you to look up to. What an inspiration!
hey derek i know you've been asked this a lot, but how does it feel when you knew that you no longer knew that you weren't playing in the old Yankee Stadium?
i know derek but it sheas last year to and they cant even win 1 game to get into the po season, i guess the mets will have to pack there bags and try again next year and the yankees
Who do you think should be the AL MVP & why?
Heyy Derek. Its always going ot be a memery.. no matter what happens. Have fun!! Lots of Love...from ariel <3