Hi, Daily News readers
Tradeup was the subject of a nice Ronnie Polaneczky column in the Daily News today – It’s a good piece but it raises a thorny question: Should I just go to Phillies Phestival June 22 and bid on the "first pitch" opportunity that they auction off? Using the proceeds of the final item in the Tradeup?
The answer is no. No, I shouldn’t. Here’s why: ALS is going to get my proceeds regardless. If I bid in the silent auction for chance to throw out the first pitch, and I win, then I’ve just taken away from ALS the funds that somebody else would have bid for that. Last year that was $1,300. You want that on your conscience? Not me bub.
So, no. As gracious as the Phillies are, I have to decline the invitation to try to win the first pitch via auction. I believe that over 81 home games, the Phils can find a spot for me on the basis of the Tradeup project. Hey, even Adam Eaton pitched 100 innings last year — I’ll get my shot, and I’ll do it the right way.
In the meantime, make me an offer for the Jimmy Buffet tickets! I’ll even throw in a blender! (No, I won’t.)
