Goose GossageToday I had the pleasure of attending a Yankees game at Yankees Stadium, while the NY Yankees were out of town. (They're currently losing 5-4 to Texas as I write this post.) So what was I doing at the House that Ruth Built while the Yanks were gone? I was watching my good buddy Jeff fulfill one of his dreams. Playing in Yankee Stadium.

Every year the Yanks host a "Yankees Fantasy Camp" down at their Florida Spring Training facility. For a hefty fee, fans spend a week at the camp, playing real games with old Yankees players, getting tips from coaches, etc. Well, this year for the first (and last) time ever, they hosted a special 1-day Camp at Yankee Stadium itself. And Jeff just couldn't pass it up. He also was allowed to have 10 guests attend the event, and yeah, I couldn't pass that up either!

I've been to Yankee Stadium three times this year alone and let me tell you, it is a completely different experience when the place is almost empty. I'd say there were maybe 100 or so people in the stands watching this exhibition game. I got their early enough to get a front row (literally) right behind home plate. Sitting that close to the field alone was worth it. But when some of the "Legends" came over to the stands to pose and sign autographs before the game, it was even cooler. Sure I had no clue who half of them were, but I definitely recognized recent Hall of Famer Goose Gossage, and made sure to get his signature and a photo. Some of my other favorite players from years ago that played included Bucky Dent, Ron Guidry and Oscar Gamble.

I didn't catch any foul balls, but I did get a few free hot dogs courtesy of a real nice BBQ lunch they threw for everyone in attendance right out there in monument park. So I snarfed down a pair of dogs while staring at plaques of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Thurman Munson, Reggie Jackson, Mickey Mantle, you name it. It was really an all-around fun, amazing and surreal day. Oh, and in case anyone's wondering... Jeff did a bang-up job. Sure he struck out his first at bat, but he followed up with a single and a double. We won't discuss his control problems while pitching on the mound though...

COUPON TIME:

With baseball on the brain, what else can I offer you up but some great Sporting Goods coupons? Okay, I can also toss in a good GNC coupon to get some weight-gaining supplements! Gotta work on those home run swings, ya know.

20% off online orders over $75 at FootLocker
Use this link to activate the coupon. You should see promotional code LKS18GLK in the box during checkout. Valid through: August 30, 2008
Not valid on gift cards or team orders. Some items are excluded and will say "This item is currently excluded from any promotional discounts" under the product description. Quebec residents excluded from online purchases. Not valid on prior purchases or open orders. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

15% off AND Free Shipping on orders over $100 at GNC.com
Online only. Use this link to activate the coupon.
If necessary, enter promotion code FREE100 in your shopping cart.
Valid through: September 30, 2008 11:59pm ET
One time use only. Minimum purchase amount is before GNC Gold Card discount is applied. Not valid on previous purchases, exchanges, special orders or Gift Cards. Not valid with any other offer except GNC Gold Card discount, including purchase or renewal of a GNC Gold Card. 20% GNC Gold Card discount is applied after coupon deduction. Discount does not apply to the purchase of a GNC Gift Card. Not valid on purchases of select fitness equipment, alli products, Perfect Pushup, Everyday Low Price Items and Contour Anti-Snore Pillow. GNC Products that are Buy One Get One 50% off or Buy One Get One Free cannot be combined with any discount except the GNC Gold Card discount. Free shipping offer applies to ground shipping within the continental United States only. Offer does not apply when shipping to P.O. boxes. Surcharge will be applied on oversized items at a rate of $1.50 per each 5 lb. of additional weight.

15% off a purchase of $100 or more at Dick's Sporting Goods
Eligible items will have the following note on their product page: "Get 15% off orders of $100 or more!"
Valid online only. Use this link to activate the coupon. If there's a problem, enter promotion/discount code DSP_15UC at checkout.
Valid through: August 31, 2008 11:59pm ET
Limit $200 discount per customer. Valid for in-stock merchandise only. Offer excludes all electronics/optics. Offer excludes Atec, Bauer, Bowflex, Carhartt, Callaway, CCM, Cobra, Coleman Boats, Columbia, DeMarini, Easton, Escape, Fitness Quest, Fly Flot, Footjoy, Future Beach, Garmin, Heelys, Hi-Tec, Horizon, Jugs, K2, Kettler, K-Swiss, Leisure Life, Louisville, Louisville Slugger, Magellan, Magnum, Marmot, Miken Sports, Minolta, Mission, Mongoose, Motorola, Muzono Golf, Nike, Nike Golf, Oakley, Pelican, Pro Feet, Puma, Rawlings, Razors, Roces, Rollerblade, Salomon, Spira, Spring Step, Sole, Taylor Made, The North Face, Titleist, Trend Sports, Under Armour, World Industries, Worth and select other items. If the coupon doesn't seem to work on an item, the brand is probably excluded. Not valid on the purchase of gift certificates and gift cards, taxes, shipping and handling charges, gift wrapping and similar charges. Not valid on previous purchases. Valid online only.

20% off online orders over $120 at Modells.com
Eligible items will have the following note on their product page: "Get 20% off your entire order" Valid online only.
Use this link to activate the coupon or use Promotion/Discount code MODAFF08 at checkout.
Valid through: August 31, 2008 11:59pm ET
Maximum discount of $200. Valid for in-stock merchandise only. Discount excludes the following: Adams Golf, Asics, Atec, Bauer, Bowflex, Carhartt, Callaway, Cobra, Crocs, Columbia, DeMarini, Easton, Escape, Eketelon Fitness Quest, Fly Flot, Footjoy, Horizon, Jugs, K2, Kettler, K-Swiss, Louisville Slugger, Magnum, MBT, Merrell, Miken Sports, Mission, Mizuno Golf, Nike, Nike Golf, Oakley, Prince, Pro Feet, Puma, Rawlings, Razors, Rollerblade, Salomon, Skycaddie, Spring Step, Sole, Taylor Made, The North Face, Titleist, Trend Sports, Under Armour, Worth, all electronics/optics, ellipticals, treadmills, home gyms, weights and benches. If the coupon doesn't seem to work on an item, the brand is probably excluded. Discount does not apply to gift cards, gift certificates, taxes, shipping and handling charges, gift wrapping and similar charges. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offer nor is this offer valid on previous purchases. Entire order must be shipped to a single address. Valid online only.