Alas, the New York Yankees lost the World Series for the first time in four years, despite a valiant try. And I, a simple Yankee fan, have been getting razzed and insulted for a loss I had nothing to do with. The worst part is, I can see where all of these insults come from, and I understand their justification. For the past several years thousands of Yankee fans (mostly overweight, balding softball players) have taken credit for the victories that Bernie Williams, Roger Clemens, Derek Jeter and others have collected. So why not hold those same fans accountable for the losses? Of course, that's easier said than done. Whenever an opposing team beats the Yankees, and the NY fans get a little trash talk thrown their way I can guarantee this will be their well-schemed retort: "Yeah, well we're the ones with 26 World Championships!!!" "WE'RE" the ones with the 26 Championships. Where does this "we" come into play? Last I checked, Anthony from Pizza Cake Take Out Over-35 Softball team, was not on the 2000 Championship roster. Unless of course, Anthony from Pizza Cake Take Out Over-35 Softball team is a nick name for David Justice. We. That kills me. "We're going to kick the crap out of the Red Sox." I hate to inform you but even if by some cosmic mistake you get a chance to bat for the Yankees, the absolute worst pitcher in the Red Sox organization would blow the ball by you every time. I have no delusions. I would be more apt to say "Damn, the Red Sox couldn't hit anything that game. But then again, I can't even hit a watermelon with a pool cue". In conclusion, I understand non-Yankee fans. Get your just due, and insult us fans of the Bronx Bombers. But please keep in mind, some of us are guilty only by association. |
