Red Sox fans
I swear, Red Sox fans are the weirdest baseball fans in the world. The Red Sox won the World Series in 2004, and now it seems like any further titles are irrelevant. Every Red Sox fan I know is singing the same tune – all that matters is winning the division. That they’re guaranteed a postseason appearance no matter what is no consolation if the Yankees win the division.
Coming from a Cubs fan’s perspective, this is just plain odd. I can’t imagine being that jaded about the World Series after only one win in ninety years. But I guess it’s just part of the Boston / New York rivalry – the competition extends to “who can be more jaded” also. Chicago’s ethos is completely different; here we are on the cusp of one hundred consecutive winless seasons, with spectacular collapses in 2003 and 2004 fresh in mind, but we’re not like that. I mean, sure, it’s nice to see St. Louis trailing by ten games, but it’s all about the championship.
We got the ring. Now all that matters is NEVER LETTING THE YANKEES WIN ANOTHER ONE. Also, beating the Yankees for the division at all costs. Did you hear me? ALL COSTS!
Comment by Dave | 28 September 2007
I personally take credit for the Orioles beating the Yankees to help you clinch the division this year. That was all me.
Comment by Ama | 29 September 2007