BLEEDING YANKEE BLUE APPRECIATES THE LOVE. THANK YOU.

Look, I’ll be honest with you—because that’s what we do here at Bleeding Yankee Blue. We don’t sugarcoat. We don’t chase clout. And we sure as hell aren’t tripping over ourselves like Jomboy Media, livestreaming our emotional meltdowns every time Aaron Boone pulls a starter too early. Truth be told, they kiss his ass, rarely attack.

This little blog of ours? It started from nothing—just a passion project launched in September of 2010, powered by equal parts caffeine, Yankee love, and a whole lot of sarcasm. And guess what? We’ve stayed grounded. No corporate sponsorships. No fancy studios. Just words, truth, and the occasional meme about Hal’s piggy bank.

So why do we keep doing it? Why take the time to write and edit and publish when we could just scream into the Twitter void like everyone else?

Two reasons:

Reason One: I genuinely like to write. Since this blog’s humble beginnings, I’ve taken my writing from “meh” to “damn, that’s pretty sharp.” I’m proud of that. This isn’t just fanboy rambling—it’s storytelling with a pulse, with purpose.

Reason Two: I do this with Jeana Bellezza-Ochoa, and together we pour our love into this blog—not just for the Yankees, but for the players. The guys who lace up their cleats every day. We root for them. Not the manager (who, let’s face it, couldn’t strategize his way out of a paper bag). Not the front office, which appears to be more into profit margins than parades.

Because let’s be real: the Yankees brand is untouchable. They could trot out a team of circus clowns and still sell out the Stadium. Why? Because they’re worth $8.2 billion. That’s billion with a “B.” Winning? Optional. Making money? Guaranteed. So if you're Hal Steinbrenner, why rock the yacht?

But hey, despite all that, here we are—still typing, still caring, still yelling into the void with a purpose. And here’s the best part: people are actually listening. My writing has been picked up, quoted, even reposted. The circle of media life, baby. For years I’ve referenced other publications—now they’re returning the favor. It’s weird. It’s awesome. It’s... kinda cool.

So thank you. Seriously. Every time a quote gets picked up, or a post gets shared, it’s another reminder that this little hobby of ours still resonates. We’re not trying to change the world—we’re just trying to make sense of it, one sarcastic post at a time.

Below is just a taste—a highlight reel, if you will—of some recent stories where Bleeding Yankee Blue has been quoted. Take a peek. 

Newsweek:  Yankees $8.6 Million All-Star Closer Compared to 'Failed Science Project'

"Robert Casey, of the Bleeding Yankee Blue blog, wrote on Wednesday that Yankees fans' patience with Williams was already wearing thin.

"Is it safe to say the Devin Williams experiment is starting to feel more like a failed science fair project? You know, the kind where the volcano doesn't erupt, the judges smile politely, and your mom says 'you tried your best' on the drive home," Casey wrote."

Heavy Sports:  Bad News For Yankees Now Self-Inflicted With Aaron Boone’s Latest Decision

"Robert Casey, chief writer for the popular Bleeding Yankee Blue blog, expressed his frustration with Boone in a post published Saturday.

“Aaron Boone is not just bad at his job. He’s a liar to the fans, a terrible master-wanna-be of spin, and the most unqualified manager in New York Yankees history,” Casey wrote, leaving little to interpretation. “Yeah, I said it. He’s worse than Stump Merrill. At least Merrill didn’t insult our intelligence. Boone walks around acting like he’s operating at some high level of strategic genius when, in reality, he’s just guessing—and guessing wrong.”

Newsweek:  Yankees $17 Million Free Agent 4-Time All-Star Urged to Return as 'Player-Coach'

"Now, the popular Yankee fan blog "Bleeding Yankee Blue" might have a solution that would allow Rizzo to split the difference — come back to the Yankees in the dual role of "player-coach."

"Rather than seeing this as the end of Rizzo's journey, I think it could be the start of something pretty special," wrote Bleeding Yankee Blue head writer Robert Casey. "Especially if the Yankees are paying attention. Picture this: The Bronx Bombers offer Rizzo a unique one-year deal, not just as a player but as a "Player-Coach Mentor."

Here are just 3, there are many, just feels good and we appreciate you guys. Look, I call it like I see it, it's not hate, it's a harsh opinion. This is like a daily op-ed. Thank you for the shoutouts.

DOMINGUEZ JUST PROVED TO EVERYONE THAT BOONE'S NOT QUALIFIED

Let’s cut the crap—Aaron Boone is not just bad at his job. He’s a liar to the fans, a terrible master-wanna-be of spin, and the most unqualified manager in New York Yankees history. Yeah, I said it. He’s worse than Stump Merrill. At least Merrill didn’t insult our intelligence. Boone walks around acting like he’s operating at some high level of strategic genius when, in reality, he’s just guessing—and guessing wrong. Over and over again.

Yankee players deserve better than this. Yankee fans deserve better than this. Boone’s mishandling of talent, his empty pressers full of buzzwords, his obsession with being the smartest guy in the room—it’s all catching up with him. And what’s worse? He clearly doesn’t read Bleeding Yankee Blue, because if he did, maybe he wouldn’t screw up basic decisions like how to manage Jasson Domínguez. But then again, he must have before last night's game, because we got it right. 

BYB, along with several Yankee fan sights called him out the other day for the absolute joke of a job he’s doing developing Domínguez. Why? Here’s why—and we’ll keep it real simple for the analytics wizard in the dugout: Domínguez hits right-handed pitching better than left-handed pitching. It’s that damn simple. 

If you’re building up a young stud, you give him chances to thrive, not sabotage his rhythm with baffling benchings. You let him flourish, not die on the vine.

And we already broke this down in one of our recent pieces titled WHY WOULD ANY YOUNG PLAYER WANT TO PLAY FOR THE YANKS UNDER BOONE'S MANAGEMENT?. In it, we explained in detail the five-day stretch where Boone’s head was so far up his ass that Domínguez’s development took a backseat to Boone's ego.

Here’s the full quote from that piece—because it still hits just as hard especially after Jasson's big night last night:

"Take Monday's game against the Padres. A right-handed pitcher on the mound? Great! That should be Dominguez’s moment—he’s hitting over .300 against righties this season. But Boone, in all his wisdom, decides to sit him. Why? Nobody knows. It’s not like anyone else in the outfield is tearing it up. After a Sunday lineup so embarrassing it should’ve come with a refund for ticket holders, Boone followed it up by benching Dominguez for no apparent reason.

Of course, when the Yankees blew the game and needed someone to bail them out in the ninth inning, they turned to—you guessed it—Dominguez, cold off the bench in the pouring rain. He struck out. What a shocker. That’s not development; that’s sabotage.

Then Tuesday rolls around, and suddenly Boone decides Dominguez is worthy of batting cleanup. Cleanup! Against Michael King, one of the best pitchers in the league this season. So, let’s get this straight: He’s not good enough to start against inferior right-handers, but he’s your No. 4 hitter against a guy with a 2.07 ERA? That’s not strategy—that’s chaos."

That’s it right there. Boone isn’t managing—he’s jerking this guy around. That’s not leadership. That’s insecurity. And of course, after we put him on blast, something changed. Suddenly Domínguez was back in the lineup, getting at-bats against right-handed pitching. And guess what? He delivered. Boy, did he deliver.

Three home runs. One was a grand slam. Two of them were off righties. That’s not a coincidence—that’s exactly what happens when you trust the numbers and let your young talent get comfortable and confident.

Let’s talk stats, because Boone clearly doesn’t get the same numbers.  Jasson Domínguez is hitting .319 with 4 homers and 14 RBIs in 79 plate appearances against right-handed pitchers. Against lefties? A brutal .111 average (4-for-38) with 5 RBIs in 44 plate appearances.

It doesn’t take a genius to see where he thrives. But Boone wants to act like he's some analytic savant behind closed doors while making decisions that any fan in the Bronx can see are idiotic. That's the problem. He thinks he's playing chess while everyone else is playing checkers—but in reality, he’s losing at Tic-Tac-Toe. It's a simple formula, do what works for the kid.

And so I ask, what’s the goal here, Boone? To look smart? Or to develop stars and win ballgames? Because right now, you’re doing neither. You’re not a leader. You’re not a teacher. You’re a gatekeeper who doesn't even understand the gate he’s standing in front of.

The Yankees haven’t won a World Series under Aaron Boone. And that's the goal here, isn't it?  We as fans see highlights all year, but in the end it's disappointment, bad bullpen calls, dumb lineup switches, and scapegoating young players like Jasson Dominguez when his “gut” decisions fail. The front office needs to wake the hell up. Enough of the fake leadership act, unless of course they're in on it, in which case we just gotta clean house.

And last night’s win? A blowout, finally. And why? Because Domínguez hit a moonshot off a right-handed pitcher in—you guessed it—a lefty-righty matchup that made perfect sense. And he did it twice. The kind of move that any actual manager would’ve made a week ago.

Boone’s a fraud. Always has been. And until the Yankees put someone in charge who knows what the hell they’re doing, we’ll keep calling him out.  

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THE BATTLE OF THE MULLET

In the long, dramatic, pinstriped history of the New York Yankees, there are stories of towering home runs, perfect games, postseason miracles, and then… there’s the tale of Don Mattingly’s hair. Yes, his hair. Not his bat. Not his back. Not even his mustache. Just his business-in-the-front, party-in-the-back mullet that dared to defy a billion-dollar empire.

It was 1991, and the Yankees were a hot mess. The postseason hadn’t been seen in the Bronx since Reagan’s first term, and the only thing more rigid than the Yankees’ offense was George Steinbrenner’s grooming policy. Enter Don Mattingly, the team's captain, a six-time All-Star, MVP, Gold Glove machine—and owner of a magnificent mullet that practically needed its own locker.

George Steinbrenner had a rulebook, and unlike most owners, he actually read it. The rules were simple: No facial hair below the lip. No long hair. No individuality that wasn’t pre-approved by the front office. Basically, if you looked like you might play guitar in a bar band on weekends, you were violating club policy.

Donnie Baseball, clearly not a fan of acoustic conformity, let his hair grow a bit past regulation. Nothing too wild—just a little business-casual rebellion. Then came Stump Merrill, the manager at the time, who found himself in the unfortunate position of being Steinbrenner’s style police. Stump told Mattingly to cut his hair or sit on the bench. Mattingly, being Mattingly, refused.

And so the Yankees benched their captain. Over hair.

The media had an absolute field day. Newspapers dubbed it “The Battle of the Mullet,” which honestly sounds like an off-brand pro wrestling pay-per-view. TV crews descended on the Stadium as if the Yankees had just signed Babe Ruth’s ghost. Fans were confused. Children wept. Stylists everywhere sharpened their scissors.

Steinbrenner, never one to back away from a good PR firestorm (he practically set them for warmth), leaned all the way in. In one of the more bizarre moments in Yankees broadcast history, Phil Rizzuto, Bobby Murcer, and Tom Seaver took to the WPIX pregame show to spoof the drama. Rizzuto, with clippers in hand, pretended to be Steinbrenner’s personal enforcer-barber. It was performance art, really. Three legends of the game riffing on their boss’s obsession with follicles.

Mattingly didn’t think it was funny. Publicly, he cracked a few smiles. Privately, he was fuming. He was the team captain, for crying out loud. He wasn’t some kid showing up late to rookie camp with dreadlocks and a backwards hat. He was Donnie freaking Baseball—the guy kids imitated in their backyards and whose mustache should be in Cooperstown by itself. And yet, here he was, benched over a mullet.

It got so bad that Mattingly briefly considered asking for a trade. From the Yankees. Because of hair. Somewhere out there, an 11-year-old future Derek Jeter probably said, “Wait, I’m not allowed to grow my sideburns either?”

But no story this goofy stays hidden from pop culture. Enter The Simpsons.

In the legendary 1992 episode “Homer at the Bat,” Mattingly appears as one of Mr. Burns’ recruited ringers. In a scene that can only be described as animated perfection, Mr. Burns demands Mattingly shave his sideburns—repeatedly. Mattingly insists he already has, but Burns screams, “You’re off the team, for good!” 

It was a brilliant, spot-on jab at the real-life hairgate, and Mattingly’s deadpan delivery made it even better. The man got benched in a cartoon again. This time, by a yellow billionaire with liver spots.

And yet, despite the absurdity, something kind of beautiful happened over time.

There’s no evidence that Mattingly and Steinbrenner ever became besties who went shopping for buzzers at CVS together, but they found peace in their own grumpy way. George, for all his eccentricities, admired work ethic and loyalty more than anything. And Mattingly, despite the mullet mutiny, never stopped giving 100 percent. Eventually, the two developed a working relationship built on—you guessed it—mutual respect.

When Mattingly retired in 1995, he was still the Yankees’ captain, still beloved by the fans, and still rocking a little extra length in the back. And years later, when he returned as a coach, there was no talk of hair—just hitting.

So while Mattingly never won a World Series ring with the Yankees, he did win something far more important: a cultural moment. A slice of Bronx folklore. A legacy that includes Gold Gloves, a retired number, and a full-on hair-based standoff with the most controlling owner in sports history.

George Steinbrenner wanted everyone in uniform, clean-cut, regulation-perfect. Don Mattingly just wanted to let it grow a little.

And for one glorious, silly, headline-making stretch in the early '90s, Donnie’s mullet led the league in defiance.

And honestly? That’s the most Yankee thing of all.

--Alvin Izzo
BYB Yankee History Contributor

BRONX ZOO 90: A MUST SEE!

Dysfunction in Pinstripes. That defines the 1990 Yankees. While I was a huge fan back then, I really must have been blinded by being a fan and didn't get wrapped up into the other BS, because I have to tell you, Peacock's Bronx Zoo 90 is a wicked web of awesome. Wow!

In the annals of baseball history, the New York Yankees stand as a beacon of success, with a glittering array of championships and legendary players. However, even the most storied franchises have their dark chapters, and the 1990s proved to be a tumultuous period for the Bronx Bombers.

From off-field scandals to on-field disappointments, the Yankees of the 1990s were plagued by dysfunction at every turn. Let's delve into the myriad issues that plagued the team during this turbulent era.

The Perez Predicament: Pasqual Perez's Troubled Stint

The woes of the Yankees in the 1990s can be traced back to the tumultuous start of the decade when the signing of pitcher Pasqual Perez turned into a nightmare. Perez, known for his erratic behavior and off-field troubles, failed to live up to expectations on the mound. His tenure with the Yankees was marred by injuries, inconsistency, and controversy, symbolizing the team's struggles during this era.

Mel Hall: A Dark Cloud Over Yankee Stadium

Another stain on the Yankees' reputation in the 1990s was outfielder Mel Hall. Despite showing flashes of talent on the field, Hall's career was overshadowed by allegations of sexual misconduct involving a minor. The scandal rocked the organization and tarnished the image of the once-proud franchise.

Defensive Woes and Managerial Missteps

On the field, the Yankees' woes extended beyond individual players to the team's overall performance. Mike Blowers, in particular, struggled defensively, contributing to the team's lackluster showing in the field. Additionally, managerial decisions under the helm of Stump Merrill often left fans scratching their heads, as the team floundered under his leadership.

The Steinbrenner-Winfield Feud: A Saga of Egos

Behind the scenes, tensions simmered between owner George Steinbrenner and outfielder Dave Winfield. The feud between the two larger-than-life personalities reached its peak in the 1990s, with Steinbrenner's relentless criticism of Winfield creating a toxic atmosphere within the organization. The bitter feud cast a shadow over the team and distracted from its on-field performance.

Deion Sanders and Kevin Maas: Flashy Signings, Disappointing Results

Amidst the turmoil, the Yankees made splashy signings in the form of Deion Sanders and Kevin Maas. Sanders brought star power and flair to the team, while Maas was heralded as a potential superstar. However, both players failed to live up to expectations, with Sanders juggling baseball and football commitments and Maas unable to sustain his early success, leaving the Yankees with more headlines than wins. 

When it comes to Maas, Kevin Maas was a highly touted prospect who burst onto the scene with the New York Yankees in 1990. He hit 10 home runs in his first 77 at-bats, sparking a frenzy of "Maas hysteria" among fans and media alike. However, he struggled to maintain that level of performance over the long term. There are a few reasons for his difficulties:

Adjustments by pitchers: Pitchers quickly adjusted to Maas's hitting style and weaknesses, exploiting them effectively. They began throwing him a steady diet of breaking balls and off-speed pitches, which he struggled to hit consistently.

Injuries: Maas battled injuries during his career, which hampered his ability to perform at his best. These injuries may have affected his swing mechanics and timing, making it harder for him to produce at the plate.

Pressure and Expectations: The sudden burst of success and attention may have placed undue pressure on Maas. Expectations were sky-high after his impressive debut, and the weight of those expectations may have affected his confidence and performance.

Swing Mechanics: Some analysts pointed to flaws in Maas's swing mechanics that made him vulnerable to certain types of pitches. Despite his initial success, he may have had deficiencies in his approach that became more apparent as pitchers adjusted to him.

Limited Skill Set: While Maas had power, he lacked other essential skills such as plate discipline and the ability to hit for average. Pitchers exploited these weaknesses, making it difficult for him to sustain success over the long term.

Overall, a combination of factors, including adjustments by opposing pitchers, injuries, pressure, swing mechanics, and a limited skill set, contributed to Kevin Maas's struggles with the Yankees. Despite his initial promise, he was unable to replicate his early success consistently throughout his career.

The New York Yankees of the 1990s were a far cry from the dominant force they had been in years past. Dysfunction, controversy, and underperformance plagued the team, tarnishing its once-illustrious reputation. While the decade may have been a dark period in Yankees history, it also serves as a reminder that even the most iconic franchises are not immune to turmoil and upheaval.

This Documentary is perfect for anyone that wants to be truly entertained about one of the worst Yankee teams ever. I could not stop watching!

--Alvin Izzo

BYB Yankee History Contributor

THE YANKEES ARE DEAD BECAUSE OF POOR LEADERSHIP

It's the biggest disappointment in the Yankees 2021 season.... and all of it has to do with failed leadership.

Bleeding Yankee Blue is not the only ones that are piling on.  Several are out there voicing frustration, fans and media alike.  And you can try and blame the players all you want. We here at BYB are not. We go to the top. We blame the top! And I'm not talking about Brian Cashman or Hal. No. Those guys got us the right players to achieve greatness. But much like a bunch of Little Leaguers... motivation from a manager needs to be significant. I mean, these players have MADE it, they're in the MLB, but even players need motivation no matter what level you are.  

And where do you get motivation? You get it from your leader. In the Yankees case... lack there of.  

Aaron Boone needs to be fired. 

Enough of this "friends with my players" bullshit.  You can't be a friend and be a leader.  You need to seperate to 2 until your goal is achieved. And the goal? Winning. Let me rephrase... winning consistently.  

Everyone knows the Yankees can't win 162 games. No team can, but there needs to be some consistency.  There needs to be a guy at the top that knows what to say and when to say it.  No one loved Joe Girardi, but Girardi was competitive. Girardi IS competitive. He brought a loser Phillies team all the way up to .500.  The Yankees? 

They're better than the Phillies. They're one game above .500 and 9 games back.  Worst Yankee team since the days of Bobby Meacham? Probably.

But in the 2021 Yankees team, one thing is missing... leadership. Boone is not a true leader. Boone is the grandson of Ray Boone, son of Bob Boone and brother of Bret Boone and that's where his baseball experience begins and ends.  

Sometimes... sometimes it doesn't translate.  Experience isn't hitting a home run to beat the Red Sox in the 2003 ALDS. It goes much deeper than that.  It was exciting then, but do you notice that's all this guy has?

And so how does that transfer into leadership? How do leaders get respect? How do leaders lead? Well, it's about trust and not about friendship.  And Boone needs to dig deep and see what that means. I don't know if he needs to go to a Vegas desert and take some peyote and reflect or if he needs a nice stern talking to from Cashman and company. But one thing is certain... He needs to change his approach, because he's TERRIBLE at it.

This Yankee team won't play for him. This group of coaches he surrounds himself with don't believe in him.  This guy is on his own island and the team has left him whether they act like it publicly or not. Why you ask? He's not a leader... he's a friend.  That's a loser all day long, folks... especially if you're the manager.

Joel Sherman of the New York Post writes:

"The 1995 Yankees were 30-35, yet surged to be the first AL wild card in a 144-game season. The 2016 Yankees were 31-34 and for the only time in Steinbenner ownership were sellers at the deadline, yet actually played better after dealing Aroldis Chapman, Andrew Miller, Carlos Beltran and Ivan Nova.

But dig deeper. The 1995 Yankees obtained David Cone and rallied around getting Don Mattingly to the playoffs to have a historic season. The 2005 club received pretty much baseball miracles in Shawn Chacon and Aaron Small, plus the farm system gave that roster Robinson Cano and Chien-Ming Wang — neither of whom were viewed as an elite prospect at the time of promotion. The 2016 Yankees got a historic homer binge from Gary Sanchez after his elevation. The 2005-08 teams still were clinging to key pieces of a dynasty that had winning at the highest level in their muscle memory. The 2007 club received an MVP season from Alex Rodriguez."

Now while comparing teams to each other isn't exactly a good execise because talent and feel are different every season... there is one thing that is pretty signicant in what Sherman is trying to say.  Leadership WAS different. Showalter.  Torre. Girardi. These guys were battle tested. They understood competition. They weren't handed the keys with some blind faith... they used to drive the fucking car. ALOT. Boone didn't drive... he rode shotgun. And while he was supposed to be observing the way it all worked as a manager... he would get easily distracted looking at dogs and street signs as the drive to managerial stardom unfolded for him.

And so here we are.  He can fake it all he wants, but he just wasn't paying attention all these years... despite the pedigree.

Aaron Boone is the reason this Yankee team is terrible. Leadership is vital in this game and Boone doesn't have it.  You know who else didn't have it? 

Stump Merrill

Dallas Green

Those were dark times as a Yankee fan. We're back to those times.

Fire the manager. 

Bring some new light and energy to this Yankee club and find a way to convince them that they are the shining light in the Bronx. Because right now... they don't believe in themselves or their ability. And adults or not... motivation is always vital. That starts with solid leadership. 

Boonie? You're finished.

GUESS WHO'S COMING TO OLD TIMERS' DAY?

I wanted to send put this out because it's always fun to see who shows up to Old Timers' Day and who was asked.  For instance, this year there are a few guys that were asked for the very first time.  Those new guys are:

Sterling Hitchcock

Stump Merrill

Gene Monahan

Matt Nokes

Tanyon Sturtze

Believe me, Old Timers' Day is one of the most exciting moments at Yankee Stadium all year.  This year will be the 66th Old Timers' Day and will take place on Sunday, July 1st at 11:15am.

Here the rest of the list in alphabetical order:

Luis Arroyo

Jesse Barfield

Yogi Berra

Ron Blomberg

Dr. Bobby Brown

Homer Bush

Jerry Coleman

David Cone

Bucky Dent

Al Downing

Brian Doyle

Cecil Fielder

Whitey Ford

Oscar Gamble

Jake Gibbs

Joe Girardi

Rich “Goose” Gossage

Ron Guidry

 

Charlie Hayes

Rickey Henderson

Arlene Howard

Helen Hunter

Reggie Jackson

Tommy John

Pat Kelly

Don Larsen

Graeme Lloyd

Hector Lopez

Jill Martin

Tino Martinez

Lee Mazzilli

Diana Munson

Kay Murcer

Paul O’Neill

Joe Pepitone

Lou Piniella

Willie Randolph

Bobby Richardson

Mickey Rivers

Aaron Small

Mel Stottlemyre

Darryl Strawberry

Ralph Terry

Joe Torre

Bob Turley

Roy White

Bernie Williams

There's 1 person missing from this list.  Chuck Knoblauch.  I'm not exactly sure why he wasn't, but Chuck should be asked. This guy's been apart of 3 World Championships and he gave those Yankee teams his blood and guts. Come on Yanks send the invite!

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FORGET THE MAY LOSSES...BELIEVE IN YOUR YANKEES!

I’m seeing a lot of disappointment that’s turning into anger.  Sure the Yankees can’t seem to win consistently and it’s aggravating, and I understand.  But let’s do what we’ve always done…keep believing in our boys of summer.  We are the New York Yankees and we always bounce back.  I never like to hear fans in May tell me that “This is not our year” and “Maybe we just don’t have it.”  Really? REALLY? It’s May.  I think it was Derek Jeter who said just the other day, “I don’t see anybody popping champagne in the middle of May” (Read HERE.) That’s a really good point and no one knows that better than the Captain. 

A lot can happen as we inch toward the All-Star break.  For one, I don’t expect the Baltimore Orioles to be in first place by then, I also don’t expect the Yankees to be in last place.  We have plenty of guys on the shelf that are looking forward to getting away from the Disabled list and back and contributing with our club...  David Robertson being 1 of them.  We have guys that just haven’t found their groove yet and Kevin Long’s about the earn his paycheck because Lord knows guys like Alex Rodriguez, Russell Martin and Mark Teixeira need help. 

 (In Photo: Stump Merrill, 1990)

All I’m saying is, I’m a Yankee Fan.  I was a Yankee fan when the Yankees were in last place back in 1990 and I was a Yankee fan in the late 90’s.  My feeling for them has never changed and it shouldn’t change for you either.

Frustration's allowed…yelling at the television… that’s allowed… saying “It may not be our year”… I don’t understand that and I sure as hell don’t subscribe to it.  It’s ridiculous.  If anything, this slow start will only make it more exciting as we move up the leader board in the American League East.  Sure, it looks as though even the New York Sports media have turned on the Yankees choosing the put the Mets on the back page, but trust me, the Mets aren’t going to sell papers. I guess the papers think it’s bring a bright sport to the New York fans, who knows. 

This post isn’t the reprimand you for being a bad fan.  It’s to remind you who we are.  We’re Yankee fans.  When the Yankee have a rough patch, we don’t walk away, we band together.  We don’t surrender, we unite.  It’s times like this we circle the wagons, wear our Yankee hats proud and continue to root for our team.  We’re not the only ones seeing the losses.

The Brothers' Steinbrenner are watching closely too... Cashman is watching closely as well.  It’s right about this time that they let Hank out of his cage to say something outrageous anyway.  Expect him to come out soon and blab “No one’s job is safe!” or “My dad would never stand for this!”  Then he’d take a drag from his Marlboro Red and they’d lure him back to his box.  Not only will that light a fire under the Yankees asses, it will be a signal to all Yankee fans, that while Hank may be nuts, he’s actually right. 

The Yankees will be fine.  No one said baseball was easy.  162 game season, injuries, inconsistency…it’s all part of it.  If it was easy, we’d win 162 games. Last time I checked… no one’s ever done that.  So smile, there is some good news...the Yankees will be fine, but you need to stop giving up….and start believing again for crying out loud...oh yeah and...

Let’s Go Yankees!

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