The Yankees put together an amazing endeavor that concludes tonight called HOPE Week, (Helping Others Persevere & Excel), a community program that will bring to light five remarkable stories intended to inspire individuals into action in their own communities.
I worked Wednesday's game and participated in the event that took place in the Billy Martin suite before first pitch: The powerful, compelling and tear-jerking story of George Murray, a former Army paratrooper terminally-ill with Lou Gehrig's disease. What started as an invite from Mark Teixeira to watch batting practice turned into a big surprise from the team, a day George, his wife Kim and son Trason will never forget.
The following night, my colleague and friend, Jerome Priesler, attended a postgame carnival on Yankee Stadium's field for the children of Camp Sundown, a haven to these courageous kids living with a rare skin disorder called Xeroderma Pigmentosum that prevents them from being in the sunlight. The Yankees have always been at the forefront of community events and helping charitable organizations. In a word, HOPE Week was fantastic and the organization deserves a tremendous amount of credit.
On the side, the first-place Yankees are winners of seven straight entering tonight against the A's. Their philosophy is simple. A big piece of the puzzle has been Phil Hughes.
Because Josh Barnett failed a drug test, Affliction: Trilogy was canceled. Not only is Barnett selfish, he's stupid. Barnett was in the show's main event against Fedor Emelianenko.
I can only divulge so much, but a fight date for Brock Larson is almost set.
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