And as for the common (and ignorant) accusation that the Yanks "buy" all their players, most of their best players are guys they brought up through their own farm system --- Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter, Bernie Williams, Jorge Posada, Andy Pettitte, Alfonso Soriano .......
And as for the common (and ignorant) accusation that the Yanks "buy" all their players, most of their best players are guys they brought up through their own farm system --- Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter, Bernie Williams, Jorge Posada, Andy Pettitte, Alfonso Soriano ...
Some great players, no doubt. I watched them play in the playoff games. I learned a little bit about their quirks, and their strengths. Jeter is a good egg, I wish him well (Hell, I wish all of them well). Soriano can be tricked by the pitcher. But you know what, I agree, this isn't a payroll envy thing. Nope, not for me.
I am still pissed about the strike. Yup. Baseball can kiss my ass for the whole year. I'll watch the playoffs if a team I care about is in, otherwise MLB can count me out.
I harbor no illusion that my opinion matters to MLB. I am only one consumer. But that's my honest story. I catch games while at the airports, but not at home -- unless the Cubs, Sox, Brewers or Tigers are in the playoffs. So, until next year (or maybe longer), see you on threads other than baseball!