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September 15, 2006

Kitty Caught In The Rain

Thanks to the rain, Jim Kaat lost his chance to call one final game.

I think the YES Network should invite Kaat back to do one game in 2007. What's the harm in doing that and giving the guy one last chance to go out in style?

Posted by Steve Lombardi at September 15, 2006 11:35 PM

Comments

Um, the night game on Saturday and the day game on Sunday will be on YES -- why can't he call one of those?

Posted by: baileywalk [TypeKey Profile Page] at September 16, 2006 12:12 AM

Because he's leaving for Worcester, MA right after he throws out the first pitch tomorrow afternoon for a family wedding.

Posted by: Jen [TypeKey Profile Page] at September 16, 2006 12:48 AM

i believe the sunday day game is on channel 9, WOR. according to yahoo:
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/teams/nyy/schedule;_ylt=ArN3w6kriBc097B8poe.fLgi0bYF

Posted by: 98Yanks [TypeKey Profile Page] at September 16, 2006 01:46 AM

To Jen's point - it's not because there will not be games on YES or 9, remaining, it's because Kaat has a wedding tonight and then a planned family vacation that will kill the rest of the season, FYI.

Posted by: Steve Lombardi [TypeKey Profile Page] at September 16, 2006 09:05 AM

You guys know a lot more about Jim Kaat's traveling schedule than I do.

And anyway, this guy is going to retire -- the rest of his LIFE is a vacation (since he'll be traveling around). He can't come back for one game this year so everyone -- Kenny, Jon, even Hot Lips (a.k.a. Kim Jones) -- can kiss his ass a little and say good-bye?

Well, if he wants it that way, fine, but at the very least I'm sure YES will use one of these upcoming games to give Kitty a little farewell.

Posted by: baileywalk [TypeKey Profile Page] at September 16, 2006 10:14 AM

//You guys know a lot more about Jim Kaat's traveling schedule than I do.//

Not really bailey, we just read the article ;-)

Posted by: Jen [TypeKey Profile Page] at September 17, 2006 01:38 AM

Kitty has decided by his choosing not to do a final game for YES.

He was offered the opportunity, but he declined. I know many fans were looking forward to Kitty's farewell game, but he has earned the right to go out on his own tems.

Posted by: FLIP [TypeKey Profile Page] at September 18, 2006 12:50 AM

I meant to write terms. Sorry.

Anyway, Jim is a class act and we all wish him the very best.

Posted by: FLIP [TypeKey Profile Page] at September 18, 2006 12:53 AM