Well, we knew after the last game of the 2011 season that Jorge would be emotional…

http://youtu.be/ix5zBkfPSqc

And while he got through the beginning of his press conference at Yankee Stadium today without choking up, he did shed a tear (as did I) when he spoke about his parents.

A few random thoughts as I watched the proceedings:

1. I’ll miss Jorge a lot, obviously. He’ll always be a True Yankee. Even Jason Varitek said so. (Check out boston.com. I don’t have the link handy.)
2. Mrs. Munson was the essence of grace and dignity, and I loved her speech.
3. I was glad the Steinbrenners showed up.
4. Jeter looked like he’d been hit by a truck; I thought he’d cry for sure.
5. Mo was dapper in one of those Italian suits he wears in the magazine ads.
6. Where was Andy?
7. I couldn’t believe one of the writers asked if Jorge would be making a comeback. LOL.
8. They really should have done the presser with subtitles for those of us who don’t speak/understand Spanish.
9. There’s no way not to cry during the retirement announcement of a great Yankee. No way at all.