The Sad Saga of Yankees-Haters

[Yavin4]

It must really suck to be a Yankees hater. You sit there and think you're going to win. You're high-fiving each other. You're feeling good about life. You see the go-ahead homer by Hunter. You can't wait to rub it in the face of Yankees fans. But then...

A walk.

You think no big deal. Then...

Another walk.

You start feeling nervous. Your start thinking Bucky Dent. Aaron Boone. Now, you're joy is turning into angst. You start crying for the opposing manager to pull the pitcher. You start slamming things around. And then...

A-ROD!! BANG! Fat Double. Game's tied. You start throwing things around screaming. You turn off the TV. But you can't leave it off, so you turn it back on. And then...

Pop fly. Yes, you got the second out, but Jeter, Mr. Postseason, is going from third. You feel he's going to be tagged out, but NOOOO!!!

JETER SCORES!!! YANKEES WIN!!!! THHHEEE YANKEES WIN!!!

The hate wells up inside of you. It burns. It burns.

HHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAH!!!!!

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Then you blame the Yankees payroll as the reason why they won.

[sir_captain]

1. ahaha

nicely put, my friend...

[Swede]

2. If the Padres had the same budget.I'd hate them too.

That budget is ruining baseball.

[Yavin4]

4. Oh Stop It.

Please. Stop. The Twins are proving that money alone cannot win you championship. The Twins' payroll is 1/4 of the Yankees payroll, and they're playing right along with the Yankees.

[Swede]

7. Damned Twins!

Sorry,your too close to the forest to see the trees.

[Princess Turandot]

14. The Yankees won most of their championships and WS's before..

George Steinbrenner bought the team. Did the salary disparity go all the way back to 1918?

[WindRavenX]

26. zing!

:evilgrin:

[St. Jarvitude]

3. We'll see how the Yanquis do in the HHH Metrodome

Best home-field advantage in baseball hands-down.

[Yavin4]

6. What Happened Last Year There?

Hey man, you've got to prove that you can beat us there, not the other way around. Also, you got no closer.

[Princess Turandot]

42. because of those weird field rules abt the hanging lights?..

and the carpet on the field? Or do you mean the help of the guy who supposedly adjusts the air-flow when the twins are batting?

[bushwakker]

5. I thought Torre managed horribly tonight

Mariano cannot be expected to get 5 or 6 outs every night. He should have left Gordon in. Rivera didn't blow the save - Torre did. He is way over-using Mariano.

[Yavin4]

8. Joe Morgan Made The Point That Mo Didn't Have Enough Time

to warm up.

[robertarctor]

9. Pretty funny.

Of course, rooting for the Yankees is like rooting for Bush Cheney. Or Microsoft.

And the Yankees still suck.

[Hong Kong Cavalier]

10. I think that's why I don't like the Yankees.

It's really not their payroll.
It's really not the team.
It's the fans.

I don't hate the Yankees. Not anymore.
Not when I have such gracious winners like you to show me what it's like to be arrogant.
Cripes.
The Twins aren't even the Yankees rivals. I could understand this if this series was between the Red Sox and the Yankees. But cripes, it's the Minnesota Twins.

The Twins fans have had their shameful moments. When Chuck Knoblauch was a Yankee, and that horrid display out in center field when he first returned to the Metrodome. And...I think that's all I got.
Cripes.

Can't even call it a good game, (which it was.)
Can't even say "You guys really gave us a run for the money tonight." (which they did.)


Nope. Gotta sit there and gloat.

[Yavin4]

17. Yeah, That's Right. Yankees Fans Get All Kinds of Respect

around here.

[Hong Kong Cavalier]

52. Gee. I wonder why?

Your orignial post should answer that question for you.

[Still_Notafraid]

11. I dont like the Yankees

Because there owners only donate to the Republican party,Redsox fan here there owners donate to only the Democratic party.I chose my team on party lines hows that for hardcore hehe.

[JohnKleeb]

13. actually to be fair Steinbrenner has given money to democrats

That said, I hate the Yankees for a good reason, no not because of money, though I find it annoying they always seem to get a big name every year, this past year A-Rod and Sheffield, who'll be next, the real reason I hate them is simple, 1996 ACLS. Then again I guess I can say my team the orioles is the only since 1996 to win a division championship other than the yanks.

[Yavin4]

16. Carl Pavono and Carlos Beltran Are Next for The Yanks

What's wrong with union workers making a good living?

[JohnKleeb]

19. I hate to be unfair but I think the yanks are like a monopoly

Nothing wrong with it, it just sucks, but why should I care about the yankees who have a four year series winless drought, and if things continune the way things are, will have a 5 one.

[WindRavenX]

27. bullcrap

Boston GOT Damon.
Boston GOT Manny.
Boston GOT Pedro.
Boston GOT Ortiz.
Boston GOT Foulke.
Boston GOT Schilling.

[JohnKleeb]

28. Yes and Boston is just as fucking bad

as far as spending goes, you know how I feel about fucking this, that they're hypocritical to call the yankees out on spending big on free agency. BTW they originally got Damon I believe through a one year deal.

[OneBlueSky]

34. the Yankees also pay a HEFTY tax to other teams . . .

because of their payroll . . . if other owners would use it to actually improve their teams, instead of pocketing it, they might become winners, too . . .

[JohnKleeb]

37. some have used it and the yanks still are on top

[Swede]

38. Gee $10.8 million divided by 29 should be some nice bats.

the Yankees' payroll comes to $180.3 million for their 40-man roster, including benefits. The updated figure compiled by the commissioner's office translates to a projected tax bill of $10.8 million that will come due Jan. 31.

[JohnKleeb]

39. you could get a utility player with that kinda money

:D

[OneBlueSky]

51. well, add that to the revenue sharing and it comes out to about . ..

$60 million (or thereabouts) . . . and then there's the revenue generated when the Yankess play in opponents' stadiums . . . they usually sell out the place . . . then add in all the extra dough from the concessions, programs, etc. . . all in all, other teams do very well . . .

[CTLawGuy]

55. nice yank fan talking points

yeah...

every team is sitting on 200 million dollars, but only the Yankees care about winning and spend it. :eyes:

inexplicably, baseball is the only sport where this is a problem.

[Princess Turandot]

29. Not true..awhile ago, someone posted a link to a site showing..

who well known people gave money to. He did give $$ to Bush, but on the local level to several Democrats, including Schumer and Charlie Rangel. And Rangel is as abt as far opposite as you could be to Bush as a politician goes.

[Viking12]

12. Historically, Yanks win WS, Repigs win WH

Evey presidential election year in which the Yanks won the World Series the repugs have one the White House with one exception, Big Dog's 1996 victory. Go Twins!

[Yavin4]

15. What?!

1968 - Nixon wins presidency, Yanks don't win the WS
1972 - Nixon wins presidency, Yanks don't win the WS
1980 - Reagan wins presidency, Yanks don't win the WS
1984 - Reagan wins presidency, Yanks don't win the WS
1988 - Bush I wins presidency, Yanks don't win the WS
2000 - Bush II wins presidency, Yanks win the WS

So, you call 1/6 a strong correlation?

[deadmessengers]

20. And further...

1961 - not an election year, Kennedy in office
1962 - not an election year, Kennedy in office
1977 - not an election year, Carter in office
1978 - not an election year, Carter in office
1996 - Bill Clinton re-elected.
1998 - not an election year, Clinton in office
1999 - not an election year, Clinton in office
2000 - Shrubby wins.

GO YANKS.

[JohnKleeb]

18. lets see

1904- No world series, republicans win white hosue
1908- Cubs beat Tigers, republicans win white house
1912- Red Sox beat Giants, democrats win white house
1916- Red Sox beat Robins(latter dodgers) democrats win white house
1920- Indians beat Robins, republicans white white house
1924- Senators beat Giants, republicans win white house
1928- Yankees beat Cardinals, republicans win white house
1932- Yankees beat Cubs, democrats win white house
1936- Yankees beat Giants, democrats win white house
1940- Reds beat tigers, democrats win white house
1944- Cardinals beat Browns, democrats win white house
1948- Indians beat Braves, democrats win white house
1952- Yankees beat Dodgers, republicans win white house
1956- Yankees beat dodgers, republicans win white house
1960- Pirates beat Yankees, democrats win white house
1964- Cardinals beat Yankees, democrats win white house
1968- Tigers beat Cardinals, republicans win white house
1972- A's beat Reds, republicans win white house
1976, Reds beat Yankees, democrats win white house
1980- Phillies beat Royals, republicans win white hosue
1984- Tigers beat Padres, republicans win white hosue
1988- Dodgers beat A's, republicans win white house
1992- Blue Jays beat Braves, democrats win white hosue
1996- Yankees beat Braves, democrats win white hosue
2000- Yankees beat Mets, republicans "win" white house
2004 ???????????????

[Yavin4]

21. Do You Understand Causation/Correlation?

There's neither in your list that proves your point. In fact, your list is an excellent example of random occurences.

[JohnKleeb]

22. this wasnt my point man, I was seeing if the guy who said it had one

I was seeing if he had a point, and it appears that the yankees winning the series doesn't correspond to the Yankees winning the world series at all.

[Yavin4]

23. Oh, I'm Sorry

I thought that you were the same guy. My mistake.

[JohnKleeb]

25. Thats ok

Not upset at all, I just wanted to see if he was right and it actually appears he's wrong, this isn't nothing at all like the Redskins Vs whoever theory for it.

[Viking12]

30. Sure, I can even use latin to explain

Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc.

Just taking every and any opportunity to defame the Yanks.
My earlier post was merely a repetition of something I heard on the radio -- I guess if you're an uptight Yankees fan you'd take the time to do the research. If I had prefaced my remarks with "since WWII", I was right.

1952- Yankees beat Dodgers, republicans win white house
1956- Yankees beat dodgers, republicans win white house
2000- Yankees beat Mets, republicans "win" white house

[JohnKleeb]

32. I think more importantly you should have looked at the times republicans

and yankees lose at the same time :D.
1960, Maz and the Pirates beat teh Yanks, Kennedy wins
1964, Cards beat the Yanks, Johnson wins
1976, Reds Sweep Yankees, Carter wins.
just sayin.

[Viking12]

33. Alrighty then - Yanks to go down in WS

Go Cards!!!

and with this post I escape the 700 club and bid you all a good evening :) :toast:

[JohnKleeb]

35. congrads

I really hope a 40 year concidence happens, Kerry landslides Bush, Cards perhaps beat Yanks in a great series, and then the Yanks start a great decline, actually I would prefer that my teams do well but in order for that to happen the Yanks need to decline.

[WindRavenX]

24. I wish to have ARod's children

WTG ARod for FINALLY getting that BIG CLUTCH HIT!!! :toast: :toast: :toast:

[Princess Turandot]

31. his wife is currently pregnant..

that might be enough for him right now! :)

[OneBlueSky]

36. Kevin Brown goes in Game 3 . . .

his last outing looked breat, and he has something to atone for . . . look for him to pitch a great game . . .

[WindRavenX]

40. Kevin Brown is a douche

I will never forgive him for the utterly selfish and flat out STUPID act he did by breaking his fucking hand against the wall.
No matter how well he pitches, he embaressed his teammates and the fans.

[WindRavenX]

41. and this is why they are champions:

Derek Jeter, the heart and soul of the team.

[Princess Turandot]

44. and this...

[WindRavenX]

45. best. play. ever.

He risked his beautiful face for the out! :)

[jus_the_facts]

53. GAWD he's beautiful.........

.....my BABY done GOOOOOOD didn't he!! :evilgrin:

.....gotta LOVE the SAGA! :D

[bluestateguy]

43. All of baseball is uniting against the Yankess this year

Sure, the Yankees can beat any team on their own, but with all of organized baseball united against the Evil Empire, they will be defeated.

[Droopy]

46. If the Yankees don't win it all

You are going to have some serious egg on your face for posts like that.

[Yavin4]

47. Not Really

The last four teams to knock the Yanks out of the playoffs became the WS champs. The Yanks have proven themselves. It's the other teams that must do so.

[WindRavenX]

48. oh and compared to the trash talking about the Yankees the past week?

It has not been the Yankee fans that have been walking around with puffed chests; we know we have SERIOUS problems.

[Droopy]

49. I don't advocate anybody talking trash

It's not good sportsmanship.

[WindRavenX]

50. ok good

Because I do NOT mind Yankee hatred- I just CAN NOT stand trash talking.

[mac56]

54. Smug, arrogant , cocksure big-heads

who believe that winning is their birthright.

Go Twins.

[MrBenchley]

56. Destiny's Marching Down Broadway Beating a Bass Drum

It will be Red Sox vs Yankees in the ACLS....it will go to the seventh game, it will be Pedro on the hill...and New England will spend this winter pissing and moaning again about whether or not they should have taken him out in the seventh inning....whether or not they do.

[seaglass]

57. I despise the Yankees as a team though I like individual

Yankees players - and not because they're cute.

As A Red Sox fan I know that you NEVER count the Yankees out.

They consistently come back in extra innings - I bet their numbers would show they do it more than any other team.

[Forkboy]

58. I dont hate the Yankees...just thier dumb as bricks fans

[jus_the_facts]

59. THAT'S IT......I'm gonna ALERT on you.....

...that's a personal attack goddammit!!! :spank: :P