is because i know it’s going to be a sell out. i’m not sure why they are such a bigger draw than any other game, but as it is, i don’t fault the Astros for charging extra for the games. it’s simple laws of supply and demand. they knew the games would sell out even if they raised the ticket price, so why not make some money on it. if they don’t, ticket brokers will, and i’d rather the Astros get richer on the deal than resellers. for those that think it’s a rip off, they just won’t go to the game, and others will. i think we’re lucky that ticket prices are so cheap for regular games here in Houston. some stadiums you have to drop $20 for cheap seats.

i’m really curious to see how many Yankees and Red Sox fans come out of the woodwork for these series. i’m really tempted to say it won’t be many, but maybe it’s just cause i don’t know many Yankees and Red Sox fans in Houston. i’m really hoping the crowds will come out in force to support the home team over the evil empires, but maybe i’m just fooling myself.

The Yankees are coming. We’re finally going to matter.

Strangely, I have known quite a few Yankees’ fans in Texas. In some cases, the Yankees are their second favorite team, behind the Astros. Everyone loves a winner. It’s like the Cowboys as “America’s Team,” they have won so many championships over the years that they collect a following.

I care about baseball, which means that I won’t be watching, listening, or checking for updates while they play these exhibition games which, for reasons unknown, count in the league standings.