Okay, so lately I've been hearing my fellow Boston fans saying "Maybe the Yankees won't make playoffs this year." Keep dreaming. As Bombers fans keep reminding me, the Yankees always find a way to get into the playoffs. Though I must admit, I love it when they say "We're only 6 games out now," to which I have to remind them that they must've been pretty lousy for fans to be excited about being "only" 6 games back. (I realize they're one game back in the wild card race, but come on...If the Yankees don't win the division, prepare for a Sox fan celebration, the likes of which would resemble the 2004 World Series victory, not to mention a lot of anti-Yankee comments.)
As much as I don't like A-rod, he's a shoe-in for MVP, assuming the Yankees make the playoffs and even if they don't, he'll probably still get it. Who's his competition? Magglio Ordonez...maybe, but A-rod has twice as many homeruns and 15 more RBI. Ichiro? He'll end up in the top 5, but his numbers just aren't good enough to divert attention from A-rod. And Justin Morneau's hopes for repeating lie in a team that has slim-to-none chances of making playoffs. I'd love to see a Sox player win MVP, but we have a much better chance at winning the Cy Young, and even that I doubt happening.
Teams I feel sorry for - Mariners and Indians. They made valiant attempts to reach the post-season and Cleveland is actually leading in that division, but it's only a matter of time before Detroit takes the lead back. And Seattle won't keep the wild card lead nor will they catch up to the Angels. Nope...sorry folks...get ready for another ALCS featuring Red Sox vs. Yankees.
As a Sox fan, please understand how painful and difficult it is for me to give props to the Yankees. I hope that by doing so, they will do me some favors. 1. Please don't re-sign Jorge Posada. Every time I look at him, I'm reminded of his "unique" methods of hand-hardening. And he looks like a turtle. 2. Let Damon go. He's not having a good season for you anyway. 3. Fire the guy who does commentary for your games. The one who insists on saying "See ya" whenever someone hits a homer. He's more annoying than Joe Buck for crying out loud.
I will be forever faithful to my Red Sox, but I just felt it necessary to remind everyone that no matter how much we dream, the Yankees are going to the playoffs.
As a Yankees fan, I have to say, Thank You for giving props to the Yankees and realizing that they will be in the playoffs. I have to constantly remind people that the Yankees always find a way to make the playoffs, this year is no different, wild card or division win, they'll be there.
You can give the Indians and the Tigers respect. you can give the Twins, Cardinals, D-backs and Devil Rays respect. But not the Yankers! Even if you feel it, keep it to yourself. Those Yanker fans can turn a breeze into a hurricane.
Even if both the Yankees and Red Sox make the Playoffs that's no guarantee that they'll both be in the ALCS. People assumed that in 2005 and look what happened. White Sox and Angels. The matchup the rest of us could enjoy.
I believe it is Moises Alou who has the "unique" method of hand hardening if I read you correctly. I think you are referring to the act of pi$$ing on your own hands.
Never heard that about Jorge but Moises has admitted as much.
I'm your typical Boston sports fan. I love the Red Sox and Patriots. I just got into the Celtics this season, which makes me a hypocrite cause I usually talk badly of people who start to like their teams only when they're doing good. I've never watched a hockey game in my life. Nascar bores the living hell out of me and I'll never understand how anyone can watch a whole race sober. And I know very little about anything college-sport s related.
Non-Boston teams I like: NFL - Vikings, MLB - Cubs, NBA - Spurs and Suns
Random players I like: Trot Nixon, LeBron James, Manu Ginobili, Randy Moss
