This weekends ticket prices are insane !

A few weeks ago I planned to buy tickets to Saturdays Old Timers Day for my fathers birthday. At the time the prices were pretty high and i passed but i was looking at the Friday and Sunday games also against the Rays. The prices weren't too bad considering the Rays and Yanks are playing great baseball and are only separated in the standing by a few games.

Following the death of George Steinbrenner and Bob Sheppard, the prices for the Friday and Saturday game went through the roof ! As i write this their are only 1,495 tickets available for Friday, the cheapest pair is $50 and its all the way out in the outfield grandstand. Many are expecting a tribute for the boss and Sheppard on Friday, but with old timers day the following day it may not happen. Of course the Yankees could honor both on both days.

Old Timers day is always special and a unique event, possibly because the Yankees are the only team to do it. Although I am going to the game and would enjoy seeing a special tribute to Sheppard and Steinbrenner, their is a part of me that wouldn't like to see that happen on Saturday. Old Timers day is suppose to be about the old players and to honor them. To have an extravagant tribute and such for George and Sheppard would take away from the other events. On the flip side it would be nice of them to honor them in front of the current and former Yankees that will be in attendance.

For OTD the tickets are still very expensive but obstructed view bleachers and foul pole seating in the grandstand can be had for $40. Other section are much more expensive, but prices may drop since their are more tickets,3678 to be exact at this time.

If you are looking to go to one of the games this weekend, the cheapest is Sunday which can be had at face value or below. But if you are looking for Friday or Saturday keep checking stub hub as the games get closer since most sellers will get nervous and want to rid them selves of the tickets. The Yankees do still have tickets available if you can afford tickets priced at $250 and up.