In today’s 60 Seconds of Sound, the Yanks talk about a win on Old Timer’s Day, David Wright on his All-Star selection and Terry Collins on the loss to LA.

Greetings, all. I’m finally comfy in my seat, in the air conditioned confines of the CitiField pressbox. I’ve spent the last two hours proudly displaying a media pass, traipsing all over the place. I’ve been in the locker room, doing more observing and listening than asking questions. Been on the field and dugout. All and all, a nice way to start the night.

The skies are ominous and the wind is blowing so I am not sure if we’re going to get this game in, but if so, I will be here live blogging.

6:38: Centerfield video says: “WEATHER ALERT. Inclement weather is approaching the area. For your safety, please make your way into the covered areas of the concourse.”  I’m officially concerned.

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Starting tomorrow through Sunday, the 3rd annual Delta Dugout is taking over Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal, which includes:

• The opportunity to meet and greet Mets and Yankees players and other alumni appearances.
• Enjoy live viewing of the Mets vs. Yankees games on Friday and Saturday.
• Interactive games that test your batting skills.
• Delta Presents Mets & Yankees Password with Curtis Granderson and David Wright.
• Social media promotions with an interactive Twitter Hunt, as well as other giveaways, trivia, the Delta Vacations money booth, and more.

To learn more about the event, go to Delta.com/NYBaseball.

Starting tomorrow through Sunday, the 3rd annual Delta Dugout is taking over Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal, which includes:

• The opportunity to meet and greet Mets and Yankees players and other alumni appearances.
• Enjoy live viewing of the Mets vs. Yankees games on Friday and Saturday.
• Interactive games that test your batting skills.
• Delta Presents Mets & Yankees Password with Curtis Granderson and David Wright.
• Social media promotions with an interactive Twitter Hunt, as well as other giveaways, trivia, the Delta Vacations money booth, and more.

To learn more about the event, go to Delta.com/NYBaseball.

SNY.tv‘s Ted Berg chats with Mark Zuckerman of CSNWashington.com to preview the Yankees’ three-game series with the Nationals.

On today’s 60 Seconds of Sound, Mets sweep, Stony Brook prepares, Rex stresses the 4th and Coughlin’s message.

Most of you probably don’t remember it and if you do, even fewer remember that I was the nuisance behind the Vote For Manny stunt in early June 2009. Yep, that jackass was me. What I said, amongst many things about Manny, was this:

Also, a new rule: any player dinged for PEDs cannot play in an ASG within the next 12 months of the beginning of their suspension. That covers players who get caught in the 2nd half of a season so they can’t be selected in the following ASG.

So what happened today? MLB and the MLBPA reached an agreement and a key point was:

Making players who are suspended for violating the Program prior to the All-Star Break (including during Spring Training and the preceding off-season) ineligible to be elected or selected for the All-Star Game.

While (part of) my proposal years ago hasn’t been included (the whole 12 month thing), the gist is, in fact, spot on. You are not going to the ASG if you are caught using PEDs. Good.

Just for kicks and giggles, here’s what Uncle Bud had to say about this brouhaha way back then:

“I’m going to think about that,” Selig said. “He doesn’t come back till July 3. Normally, I’m sensitive to the wishes of the fans. If the fans choose someone, I’d like to honor that. But we’ve been testing players for a long time, and it bothers me that someone would [cheat] at this stage in the game. I’ve got some time to think about this one.”

Three years, eh? Well, we finally got that done. Hey Bud, how ’bout of a tip o’ the cap in my direction. You know, just because.

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SNY.tv‘s Ted Berg chats with Cork Gaines of RaysIndex.com to preview the Yankees’ three-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Gabe gave us his take on the Yanks/Orioles tilt here, but SNY provided us with some video on the subject as well:

SNY.tv’s Ted Berg chats with Stacey Long of CamdenChat.com to preview the Yankees’ two-game set with the Baltimore Orioles.