NYC'ers -- advice

[Moonlight J]

My draft is Fri night. I may be able to do a quick pop-in. What time is the meetup?

5p to closing

[Moonlight J]

my company just moved offices and is having a Client Appreciation party Friday night. And gets who has to work until 7pm now? This guy.

Most people aren't planning on getting there until 7ish anyhow.

[Judge Jude]

ok, so who's in from these parts?

MoonlightJ
Judge Jude
UMjewboy?
Revo?
Hammer?

Foley's background - place around for about 90 years, only "Foley's" since 2004, after legendary sportswriter Red Foley.

per website:

"Foley’s is adorned with seats from Fenway Park, Tiger Stadium and Camden Yards, game-used jerseys, an orange Charley Finley Ball used in the 1970s by the Oakland A’s, more that 300 bobbleheads, and 1,800+ autographed baseballs, including nearly 100 Hall of Famers.........

Foley's unveiled the Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame, which includes former and current players, execs, journalists and entertainers. Created in 2008 with the blessing of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, it includes plaques honoring legendary manager Connie Mack, Yankee broadcaster John Flaherty, popular Mets & Phillies reliever Tug McGraw, slugger Mark McGwire, Kevin Costner, star of Bull Durham and Field of Dreams, and other inductees....

In March 2008, Foley’s gained worldwide renown by banning the song Danny Boy for St. Patrick’s Day and the entire month."

I'm 100 pct Irish, and I see no reason to boycott a place just for that reason

[Moonlight J]

I have a pair of "no Danny Boy" socks from there

I call the place Cooperstown's Cousin -- it is loaded with memorabilia. Frankly, it's the highlight of the weekend for me

[Hammer]

sorry I wont be able to get there J. I was just reminded I have something to do at my church. Have a great time.

[Judge Jude]

I'm sure Moonlight is still going strong, but UMjewboy and I got out of there at a more reasonable hour.


Great to FINALLY meet Jason, who is a lot of fun and has a voice for radio, which he does regularly. Sadly I got there too late to meet up with the soon-to-be Mrs. UMjewboy (or the woman he hired for the occasion, anyway. lol).

Took me exactly 35 minutes from arriving to getting a cold beer placed in my hands. First chance to order came at the 15-minute mark. Ok, I'm Irish so I should know, and this is not traditional at Irish bars. I should have been wary when I did not even see any sawdust on the floor.

I looked up the owner's name - "Shaun Clancy." Really?

Ok, so a waitress or two probably called in sick or something. A good time seemed to be had by all. btw, this was a chance for anyone to meet Ron Shandler and dozens of other fantasy baseball luminaries in their natural habitat. I've met Ron before, he's friendly but quiet. Probably bewildered by his cult status.

Nice touch was a list of appetizers named after past Tout Wars winners. Two of the three 2010 Tout trophies were handed out as well.

Another interesting twist: A SABR rep, I think the president, announced to the crowd (ok, gathering) that they sponsor Tour Wars weekend (I think). He also mentioned that he insisted on the MI and CI positions because at first it was just "two extra infielders" so of course you'd avoid picking a crappy backup 2B or SS. A smattering of boos for that one, which made him chuckle.