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That's an adequate explanation for me. At least you have a geographic reason for liking them. I can't stand all the wannabe poser yankee fans that exist everywhere. But that's not you, so it doesn't matter.

The Red Sox and Yanks have actually had some really good series this year. If you've gotten to see any of them, consider yourself treated.
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Originally posted by Gwalchmai
If the Dodgers hadn't moved, the Yanks never would be rich enough to afford to 'buy' their winning teams. They would have to slug it out like the rest of 'em... (I actually have no idea if what I said was true: I don't follow the Yanks, but my Mom is a Red Sox fan from way back...) :D :p
Actually, I believe it is all to be blamed on the Kansas City Royals...if the Yanks hadn't been able to buy most of their best players and make ridiculous trades in the 50's, 60's and 70's, the Yankee franchise would have never really taken off... :D
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*sighs*
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Originally posted by Kameleon


:D

My father comes from Clifton, a city in Northern NJ - right next to Paterson/Passaic if you know the area. Nearest baseball team is the Yanks (the Mets don't count) and it's a family tradition. No I'm not just a guy who thinks it's trendy to wear an NYY cap, I'm an avid fan and I watch as many games as I can, despite the fact that games are live at 1:30 in the morning here and they rarely show Yanks games... :rolleyes:

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No worries. I am a Red Sox fan and passionately hate the Yankees. But the hate between the fans and teams is really healthy for the rivalry. So while I disagree strongly with your opinion Kam, I certainly respect it. (No matter how wrong you are ;) )
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Originally posted by Vivien
*sighs*
Dont want to be part of the sports discussion?
What do you want to talk about? Ill listen. :D
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Originally posted by Ned Flanders
That's an adequate explanation for me. At least you have a geographic reason for liking them. I can't stand all the wannabe poser yankee fans that exist everywhere. But that's not you, so it doesn't matter.
Nor me - at least I can say "Look, my cap is authentic and from the 2000 WS, yours is made by adidas :mad: " :D Small comfort, though, it's automatically assumed that I think Whitey Ford is a small river crossing in the Canadian Rockies :D
Originally posted by Ned Flanders
The Red Sox and Yanks have actually had some really good series this year. If you've gotten to see any of them, consider yourself treated.
Sadly, I haven't - a meagre few highlight reels is all I've been able to see. Been following the scores avidly on TeleText, though :D

I'm going to the States in September, though, so hopefully I'll be able to drop in on a game or two, and help cheer on the pennant win. :)
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Well Gwally, even before the dodgers moved, the Yankees had a real rich tradition of winning. There is no other team in US professional sports that better embodies the meaning of champion, although I despise admitting that.

These days, especially since the 94 strike, the Yankees have been able to buy championships. I'm not saying the teams weren't fantastic and they still have to play and win the games; however, all the world series crowns in recent years are tarnsihed. Even if the red sox should somehow win the world series, the victory is tarnished because of such an exorbitant payroll.

Personally, I'd find it most amusing if the MN twins won the world series cuz it'd be a fine (insert the bird here) to major league baseball, the owners, and the players union.
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@Tyb - I don't passionately hate Red Sox fans - I pity you for having a second-rate team to cheer on ;)

EDIT - gotta agree with everything that Ned's just said there... :)
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Oh Kam, it's comments like that; just push my buttons. :p :rolleyes:
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Post by Vivien »

Originally posted by Tybaltus

Dont want to be part of the sports discussion?
What do you want to talk about? Ill listen. :D
It's okay. I'll just go hang out in a different thread...one without all these....sports....people...


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Originally posted by Ned Flanders
Oh Kam, it's comments like that; just push my buttons. :p :rolleyes:
Which one, the insult or the compliment? :D
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Oh Kam, it's comments like that; just push my buttons.


you 2 want some privacy? :D :D
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Originally posted by Bloodstalker
you 2 want some privacy? :D :D
Well I don't - apparently he's turned on by me abusing him :D I find all of this very strange and I want nothing more to do with this dirty old man.
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Originally posted by Ned Flanders
Personally, I'd find it most amusing if the MN twins won the world series cuz it'd be a fine (insert the bird here) to major league baseball, the owners, and the players union.
Me too. I was in Colorado when the Rockies were formed, and it was really fun to be in on the ground floor of a team in the making. There was a lot of fan support, and it didn't much matter if we won or lost. Unfortunately, I don't follow baseball that much in AZ, since I really thought that the Diamondbacks bought their team with lots of money, just like the Marlins did. I woudl rather see a level playing field, then good players would evenly distributed and the various races would be more competitive.
That there; exactly the kinda diversion we coulda used.
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Originally posted by Kameleon
@Tyb - I don't passionately hate Red Sox fans - I pity you for having a second-rate team to cheer on ;)
New game - try and get a rise out of Tybaltus. If this comment didn't garner a response, I don't know what will, really... :D
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Post by Gwalchmai »

Originally posted by Kameleon


New game - try and get a rise out of Tybaltus. If this comment didn't garner a response, I don't know what will, really... :D
I tried too, Kam, but I think I just scared him.... :eek: :( :D
That there; exactly the kinda diversion we coulda used.
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Originally posted by Gwalchmai
I tried too, Kam, but I think I just scared him.... :eek: :( :D
That's 'cause you're scary :D
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Originally posted by Gwalchmai
I tried too, Kam, but I think I just scared him.... :eek: :( :D
Bo-oring :D

Even "humdrum" but I truly doubt you'd know the reference to the particular episode of a TV show where that was mentioned a zillion times :D
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Originally posted by Vivien
That's 'cause you're scary :D
Only for you, Viv. :)

I have no idea what Kam is talking about.
That there; exactly the kinda diversion we coulda used.
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Originally posted by Gwalchmai
I have no idea what Kam is talking about.
Ah good, I'm the only one then. The gas chamber won't be overcrowded - best news all day :D
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