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Plan Stein From Brenner Space

by Sj-hypocycloid

created March 04, 2008, last edited February 10, 2009

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Hank Steinbrenner is a riot, but I am not sure on which planet he resides. Let's take a look at his comments about Red Sox Nation:

"Red Sox Nation?" What a bunch of [expletive] that is," he said in an interview with The New York Times' Play magazine. "That was a creation of the Red Sox and ESPN, which is filled with Red Sox fans. Go anywhere in America and you won't see Red Sox hats and jackets, you'll see Yankee hats and jackets. This is a Yankee country. We're going to put the Yankees back on top and restore the universe to order."

Well, I live in southern New Jersey and I see Red Sox hats and jackets all over the place. Certainly more than Yankees hats and jackets. In addition to this, I work in central Jersey, and this is an obvious area that should reek of Yankee pride. It does...but there is no shortage of Red Sox garb and fans. The numbers are at least the same as for the Yankees or Mets.

As for his assertion that Red Sox Nation (RSN) is a creation of ESPN, he might have a point. But there is some traction to this RSN stuff. The team has won two World Series crowns in the past four years, posting a combined 8-0 game count along the way. The first of those WS wins was on the heels of a 4-game comeback League Championship win over the Yankees.

Sounds like Hank is a bit jealous of the Red Sox. And now that he's lauded the release of Joe Torre, the manager that led the Yanks to 12 consecutive post season appearances, I think the Yankees future is a bit cloudy. Clearly, Hank does not agree.

Maybe he can go run the Toledo Mud Hens and reunite with A-Rod...

Originally Posted on southjersey-stillers-phillies.blogspot.com on March 2nd.

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Cougar2000All-American

638 days ago

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RSN a creation of ESPN? Yeah, right. And I'm Erin Andrews! Two of the last three World Series were won by the Red Sox, if my memory is correct. Hank Steinbrenner is trying to be the old man.

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J-DawgVarsity Captain

638 days ago

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Just because the steinbrenners' can't put together a series-winning team with a 200 million payroll doesn't mean they have to take it out on the Red Sox.

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Sj-hypocycloidAll-American

638 days ago

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I just find the whole thing humorous. The White Sox and Twins prove you don't have to spend a fortune to win. Interestingly, the Phillies have proven spending frugally also doesn't mean you'll win. I hope they find a better balance and build on a great 2007.

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