I’m sensing a little bit of jealousy in the Yankee administration. I’m glad that Red Sox owner, John Henry, drew Hank Steinbrenner into our fan community. Maybe being a part of Red Sox Nation will knock some sense into him.
He should be knocked anyway, a hard knocking too, after what he said in a recent interview.
“Go anywhere in America, and you won’t see Red Sox hats and jackets, you’ll see Yankee hats and jackets,” Hank said. “This is Yankee country. We’re going to put the Yankees back on top and restore the universe to order.”
First of all, last time I checked, it was baseball that was America’s pastime, not the Yankees. Sure, the Yankees have dominated for years. Their World Series train was halted in 2000, which was the last time they were champions.
Since then, the Red Sox appeared twice at that final step. They took home the crown in 2004, after a World Series drought of 86 years, and after a few changes to their roster, they celebrated again in 2007.
Maybe the lack of recent World Series victories for the Yankees was the reasoning behind Hank’s hateful comments. Not only was he spitting fire, his baby brother Hal Steinbrenner caught on to what it’s like to be in charge of such an egotistical franchise.
During an interview with GQ.com, Hal really let loose.
“The defending World Series champions have a lot of talent, and [have] done very well the past few years, but let me put it this way: I don’t think [they] wanted to play us in the ALCS,” Hal said. “So I will concede nothing. I think we’re better then [them].”
This brings me to my next point. Since when were we scared to play the Yankees? If you ask me, Red Sox vs. Yankees are the most exciting MLB games. Throw a trip to the World Series in the pot, and both teams are bound to show quite the performance.
We don’t want to play them? Pshh. Bring 'em on!
So, Steinbrenner brothers, until the Yankee ball club comes back up to Boston’s level, keep your comments to yourself. Don’t you have enough problems of your own?
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Chip Krueger about 1 year ago
Last time I checked the Yankees have beat the Red Sox in the 2005, 2006, 2007 overall season series. I think it's fair to say that at the end of 2007 season the Yankees were playing better baseball than the Red Sox.
Aug/September 2007
8/28- Yankees defeat Red Sox 5-3
8/29- Yankees defeat Red Sox 4-3
8/30- Yankees defeat Red Sox 5-0
9/14- Yankees defeat Red Sox 8-7
9/15- Yankees lose to the Red Sox 1-10
9/16- Yankees defeat Red Sox 4-3
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Matt LeBlanc about 1 year ago
The team that wins the final game of the playoffs is typically the one playing better baseball, not the one that loses in the first round of the playoffs.
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Ron Johnson about 1 year ago
Who cares! The Yanks may have the goods, but what have they done for us lately? The Sox have two World Series titles in 4 years. The Yanks have squandered their chances over and over again. Simply put, Hank is just mad that his team hasn't been taking care of business lately. Go ahead Hank. Motivate Boston. They'll just make you look bad in October.
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Steph Rockwood about 1 year ago
haha thanks for backin me Ron.
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Steve Yodz about 1 year ago
Maybe you can't say the Yankees are scared to play the Red Sox, but you definitely should not be saying that the defending champions are afraid of playing anyone. I think there is just a moron gene in the Steinbrenner family.
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Ted Williams about 1 year ago
Hank will be the best entertainment in the Bronx since Billy & George, only the Yankees won't win like the Bronx Zoo teams.
Sox Rule
The Nation Has spoken
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Steph Rockwood about 1 year ago
Thank you :)
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