01/05: Interviewing the Yankees Blogosphere: Seamus Molloy, YanksBlog.com
Posted by: Patrick
Seamus Molloy, a Blogger here on YanksBlog.com, is our next interviewee.
When you're not blogging about the Yankees, thinking about the Yankees, talking about the Yankees, reading about the Yankees or watching the Yankees, what are you doing?
During my non-Yankee related free time, I'm usually playing poker or bowling or just watching a movie with some friends. I play Texas Hold'em a lot online late at night. I'm also a huge fan of the New York Knicks, Rangers and Giants.
How long have you been blogging about the Yankees?
I've been blogging about the Yankees since May when Patrick invited me to join the staff here at YanksBlog.com.
Besides your own, what are your favorite Yankees blogs?
I've never really read too many other blogs until I started blogging here, but I enjoy noMaas.org and WasWatching.com.
What are some of your earliest memories of the Yankees?
I became a big fan of the Yankees in 1996 and my fondest memories from then include Darryl Strawberry's 3-home run game against the White Sox, the Jeffrey Maier catch over the wall that secured a home run for Derek Jeter in Game 1 of the ALCS and of course Jim Leyritz's homer to tie Game 4 of the World Series that year.
Did you grow up rooting for the Yanks? Was your Dad or someone in your family influential in making sure you pulled for the Yankees?
I've been a big time Yankees fan since I was about 10. In a sense my dDd influenced me in becoming a Yankee fan. Back then, Yankee games were carried on the MSG (Madison Squre Garden) Network and the Mets were on SportsChannel (now FoxSportsNet NY), which we didn't get at the time. I reckon the reason we had MSG instead of SportsChannel was because my Dad was a Yankee fan.
Who is your all-time - past or present - favorite Yankee and why?
My all time favorite Yankee would have to be Paul O'Neill because of the enthusiasm he brought to the game. He treated every at bat as if it were Game 7 of the World Series. I used to get such a kick out of him knocking over Gatorade coolers and whatnot after striking out in the 4th inning of a non-crucial game in the middle of May.
Do you admire anyone (doesn't need to be a player) in the Yankee organization?
I really think that George Steinbrenner takes too much heat from too many non-Yankee fans and doesn't get enough credit from a lot of Yankee fans. I think the fact that so much of the revenue he receives goes back into player salaries and improving his product (the Yankees) is a good thing. A lot of people back in the day used to say he was ruining the Yankees because there was a long stretch where the Yankees went without any championships under his reign, but hey, now all of a sudden he's got six World Championships and ten pennants under his belt.
In your wildest dreams, what position would you like to play for the Yankees and why?
Eh, left field I suppose. I don't really have the speed to play center or the arm to play in right.
How often do you make it to the stadium to see a game?
I try to go at least once a year. I love it there, but one of my greatest experiences was also going to Toronto for two days to see two games between the Yankees and the Blue Jays.
Should Bob Sheppard have a place in the Hall of Fame?
Absolutely. He's the voice of Yankee Stadium. The most legendary ballpark in all of sports just wouldn't have the same feel without him. Not to mention he's been around so long he used to introduce Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra when they came up to bat.
Of any retired former Yankee that is not in the Hall of Fame already, who is the one that most deserves to be?
I'd have to say Donnie Baseball. I'm really not a huge fan of numbers when it comes to Hall of Fame voting. His numbers are not Hall of Fame numbers. However, I don't really know how else to say it, but he just has one of those baseball names. His name is going to be remembered for a long time, and I think that's what the Hall of Fame really should be about.
What do you think of the moves that the Yankees have made this offseason?
Obviously, the new acquisitions to the Yankees' bullpen will be a key to the Yankees' success next season. I thought the signings of Mike Myers, Kyle Farnsworth, Octavio Dotel and the trade for Ron Villone were all nice pickups. Johnny Damon, while a solid ballplayer, probably isn't worth the money we shelled out for him, but at the least it leaves the Red Sox without a centerfielder. And we might not be done yet. I'd like to see the Yankees take a crack at bringing back Roger Clemens, if it is still within their budget.
Of current Yankees, if the sky is dark and the mountain high and you need someone to make something happen, who do you want at the plate?
I'd have to say Derek Jeter because we've seen him deliver so many times in clutch situations. The Yankees have a lot of guys who would also fit that category. Hideki Matsui always comes up big and even Bernie Williams still hits pretty well with runners on.
Thanks Seamus.
When you're not blogging about the Yankees, thinking about the Yankees, talking about the Yankees, reading about the Yankees or watching the Yankees, what are you doing?
During my non-Yankee related free time, I'm usually playing poker or bowling or just watching a movie with some friends. I play Texas Hold'em a lot online late at night. I'm also a huge fan of the New York Knicks, Rangers and Giants.
How long have you been blogging about the Yankees?
I've been blogging about the Yankees since May when Patrick invited me to join the staff here at YanksBlog.com.
Besides your own, what are your favorite Yankees blogs?
I've never really read too many other blogs until I started blogging here, but I enjoy noMaas.org and WasWatching.com.
What are some of your earliest memories of the Yankees?
I became a big fan of the Yankees in 1996 and my fondest memories from then include Darryl Strawberry's 3-home run game against the White Sox, the Jeffrey Maier catch over the wall that secured a home run for Derek Jeter in Game 1 of the ALCS and of course Jim Leyritz's homer to tie Game 4 of the World Series that year.
Did you grow up rooting for the Yanks? Was your Dad or someone in your family influential in making sure you pulled for the Yankees?
I've been a big time Yankees fan since I was about 10. In a sense my dDd influenced me in becoming a Yankee fan. Back then, Yankee games were carried on the MSG (Madison Squre Garden) Network and the Mets were on SportsChannel (now FoxSportsNet NY), which we didn't get at the time. I reckon the reason we had MSG instead of SportsChannel was because my Dad was a Yankee fan.
Who is your all-time - past or present - favorite Yankee and why?
My all time favorite Yankee would have to be Paul O'Neill because of the enthusiasm he brought to the game. He treated every at bat as if it were Game 7 of the World Series. I used to get such a kick out of him knocking over Gatorade coolers and whatnot after striking out in the 4th inning of a non-crucial game in the middle of May.
Do you admire anyone (doesn't need to be a player) in the Yankee organization?
I really think that George Steinbrenner takes too much heat from too many non-Yankee fans and doesn't get enough credit from a lot of Yankee fans. I think the fact that so much of the revenue he receives goes back into player salaries and improving his product (the Yankees) is a good thing. A lot of people back in the day used to say he was ruining the Yankees because there was a long stretch where the Yankees went without any championships under his reign, but hey, now all of a sudden he's got six World Championships and ten pennants under his belt.
In your wildest dreams, what position would you like to play for the Yankees and why?
Eh, left field I suppose. I don't really have the speed to play center or the arm to play in right.
How often do you make it to the stadium to see a game?
I try to go at least once a year. I love it there, but one of my greatest experiences was also going to Toronto for two days to see two games between the Yankees and the Blue Jays.
Should Bob Sheppard have a place in the Hall of Fame?
Absolutely. He's the voice of Yankee Stadium. The most legendary ballpark in all of sports just wouldn't have the same feel without him. Not to mention he's been around so long he used to introduce Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra when they came up to bat.
Of any retired former Yankee that is not in the Hall of Fame already, who is the one that most deserves to be?
I'd have to say Donnie Baseball. I'm really not a huge fan of numbers when it comes to Hall of Fame voting. His numbers are not Hall of Fame numbers. However, I don't really know how else to say it, but he just has one of those baseball names. His name is going to be remembered for a long time, and I think that's what the Hall of Fame really should be about.
What do you think of the moves that the Yankees have made this offseason?
Obviously, the new acquisitions to the Yankees' bullpen will be a key to the Yankees' success next season. I thought the signings of Mike Myers, Kyle Farnsworth, Octavio Dotel and the trade for Ron Villone were all nice pickups. Johnny Damon, while a solid ballplayer, probably isn't worth the money we shelled out for him, but at the least it leaves the Red Sox without a centerfielder. And we might not be done yet. I'd like to see the Yankees take a crack at bringing back Roger Clemens, if it is still within their budget.
Of current Yankees, if the sky is dark and the mountain high and you need someone to make something happen, who do you want at the plate?
I'd have to say Derek Jeter because we've seen him deliver so many times in clutch situations. The Yankees have a lot of guys who would also fit that category. Hideki Matsui always comes up big and even Bernie Williams still hits pretty well with runners on.
Thanks Seamus.
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