Cardinals-Marlins: My Day in the Press Box, Part II

As far as baseball is concerned in the Olympics, though, there will be no more. Barden had a definite negative reaction to that decision. “To see them add BMX, and drop a sport [baseball] that has been a part of a lot of people’s lives for over 100 years, that’s a shame,” Barden said. “It will now definitely make the World Baseball Classic a lot more competitive, because all the major league players will want to represent their countries in style.”

The last question I had to ask Barden was whom he met while being in Beijing. “You know, all the American athletes eat in the same mess hall,” Barden stated. “Swimmer Dara Torres came and sat with us one day, and at the Opening Ceremonies, I met LeBron, D-Wade, Jason Kidd. I couldn’t meet Kobe though, because he was being mauled by everyone else. In general though, the experience was something I will never forget.”

Just like last night, I chronicled my events for the night. 3:20 PM—I arrived at the stadium to pick up my credentials and get situated. I walk down to the field as the Cardinals are already taking batting practice.

My Journal Entries

4:06 p.m.- My interview with Brendan Ryan.

4:12 p.m.- My interview with Brian Barden begins, and concludes later after Barden is done taking BP.

4:30 p.m.- 73 degrees, beautiful weather outside

6:14 p.m.- First pitch, 72 degrees, amazing weather outside

8:38 p.m.- Game ended (2 hours, 24 minutes)

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