Major League Baseball "2009 Postseason" Talkback

[Burgundy Ranger]

Originally Posted by cohenmarioman

I waited 9 years. My wait is over.

Nine years does NOT a wait make.

Cardinals fans waited 24 years.
Phillies fans waited 28 years.
Red Sox fans waited 86 years.
White Sox fans waited 88 years.
Generations of Cubs fans have lived -- and died -- and they're still waiting (next year, it'll be 102 years ... and 55 since last making the World Series).

And, it really doesn't matter how old you are and how much of your life nine years represents.

If it's the first title that you're truly aware of, congratulations. Enjoy it. But Yankee fans, pretty much, are the one group of fans prohibited from playing the "I waited" card.

Hell, here in DC, we waited 34 years to even HAVE a baseball team.

[TMC1982]

Originally Posted by Burgundy Ranger

Nine years does NOT a wait make.

Cardinals fans waited 24 years.
Phillies fans waited 28 years.
Red Sox fans waited 86 years.
White Sox fans waited 88 years.
Generations of Cubs fans have lived -- and died -- and they're still waiting (next year, it'll be 102 years ... and 55 since last making the World Series).

And, it really doesn't matter how old you are and how much of your life nine years represents.

If it's the first title that you're truly aware of, congratulations. Enjoy it. But Yankee fans, pretty much, are the one group of fans prohibited from playing the "I waited" card.

Hell, here in DC, we waited 34 years to even HAVE a baseball team.

The Chicago Cubs will not win the World Series until the year 2015, when they'll sweep the Miami Gators (Back to the Future Part II reference).

[bat313]

Originally Posted by BonyT

I normally can't stand the Yanks--I'm a lifelong Red Sox fan. But a very dear uncle of mine passed away a few months ago, and he absolutely LOVED the Yankees. I'm being as sincere as I'm able to be when I say he is one of the best people I've ever known in my entire life; so in his honor, I've been rooting for the Yankees to win it all this year.

Donnie, I know you're loving this! I do so wish you were here right now to tease me about it.

BonyT,

I think you and I have joked with each other in the past over the Red Sox vs. Yankees rivalry. I just wanted to say that I am very sorry for your loss and I proud to see such a classy Red Sox fan.

[Wonderwall]

Originally Posted by Burgundy Ranger

Hell, here in DC, we waited 34 years to even HAVE a baseball team.

I still miss my beloved Expos

[BonyT]

Originally Posted by bat313

BonyT,

I think you and I have joked with each other in the past over the Red Sox vs. Yankees rivalry. I just wanted to say that I am very sorry for your loss and I proud to see such a classy Red Sox fan.

Thanks, bat313--I really do appreciate that . And as far as the "classy" part--right back atcha'!
Enjoy that Yankees championship!