Why do people hate the Yankees?????

The General · 08-06-09, 11:13 PM

Me either unless it is success.

lakerboy · 08-06-09, 11:15 PM

Cash bro our yankees will bring home the bacon this year. They will christen the stadium this year.

TPowell · 08-06-09, 11:17 PM

because they are quite possibly the most annoying, idiotic, egotistical ****s in the world. Had to deal with the yankee ****s at Turner this summer.

rm18 · 08-06-09, 11:19 PM

always on tv, payroll ridiculous, ****ing failed athletes

TPowell · 08-06-09, 11:22 PM

forgot to add that they exist in the state of New York, which I denounce as an official state

CaneDawg · 08-06-09, 11:26 PM

Originally posted by TPowell

forgot to add that they exist in the state of New York, which I denounce as an official state

DwightShrute · 08-06-09, 11:28 PM

I don't think most Southerners hate yankees anymore. I know that the further back you go the more Southerners hated yankees. Yes, because of the War between the states. I don't think many people today realize how horrible that four year period was, or how humiliating reconstruction was to the South

Deuce · 08-06-09, 11:29 PM

Because they spend 200+ mill a year only to not make the playoffs. They think throwing money around will do something but in fact makes them look like retards. The fans are cock suckers too.

MJFtheGenius · 08-06-09, 11:55 PM

ball game over!YANKEES WIN!THEEEEEE YANKEES WIN!

Richkas · 08-07-09, 12:07 AM

Same reason why they did what they did on 9/11. Its NY. 85% scumbags.

accuscoresucks · 08-07-09, 12:12 AM

Is their ever a non inflated yankees line??

Richkas · 08-07-09, 12:13 AM

Originally posted by accuscoresucks

Is their ever a non inflated yankees line??

never

jjgold · 08-07-09, 05:19 AM

Why?

They buy titles

floridagolfer · 08-07-09, 05:35 AM

I don't hate the Yankees as much as I do baseball for not having a system that creates some kind of roster and talent equity. The Yankees are just the team that exploits the system. But as long as the current system is in place, there will always be a tremendous imbalance between the haves and the have-nots.

MJFtheGenius · 08-08-09, 02:08 PM

I thought the fish won 2 titles???

Flying Dutchman · 08-08-09, 02:16 PM

1) they, the RSox, and Dodgers are ruining baseball with lopsided franchises in terms of money contracts.

2) Steinbrenner

3) asshole Yank fans

But being Dutch, they're my team since New Amsterdam is MY TOWN!

Casperwaits · 08-08-09, 02:32 PM

1. The Yankees have NEVER bought a title. If you look at their World Series wins, it was done with a great farm system and excellent free agent signings in platoon positions. That said, when they spend big $$$ for talent, they tend to fall short.

2. Yankees fans are no more assholes than other big fan cities. Granted, as much as I hate the Yankees, their fans are rabid about their team and it makes for interesting convo. How many threads do you see about Baltimore vs. Toronto series?

3. Growing up in NY/NJ, I can say that people all over the country hate New Yorkers, but secretly want to be them. This carries over to their sports teams.

All this being stated. I still HATE the Yankees. Cannot wait to see the Yankees get their asses kicked, and am looking forward to another parade in Boston!!

lakerboy · 08-08-09, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by Casperwaits

1. The Yankees have NEVER bought a title. If you look at their World Series wins, it was done with a great farm system and excellent free agent signings in platoon positions. That said, when they spend big $$$ for talent, they tend to fall short.

2. Yankees fans are no more assholes than other big fan cities. Granted, as much as I hate the Yankees, their fans are rabid about their team and it makes for interesting convo. How many threads do you see about Baltimore vs. Toronto series?

3. Growing up in NY/NJ, I can say that people all over the country hate New Yorkers, but secretly want to be them. This carries over to their sports teams.

All this being stated. I still HATE the Yankees. Cannot wait to see the Yankees get their asses kicked, and am looking forward to another parade in Boston!!

Casper I like you buddy. When I come to ny next year you and I will get hammered together at a yankees game.

Casperwaits · 08-08-09, 02:50 PM

Originally posted by lakerboy

Quote:
Originally Posted by Casperwaits
1. The Yankees have NEVER bought a title. If you look at their World Series wins, it was done with a great farm system and excellent free agent signings in platoon positions. That said, when they spend big $$$ for talent, they tend to fall short.

2. Yankees fans are no more assholes than other big fan cities. Granted, as much as I hate the Yankees, their fans are rabid about their team and it makes for interesting convo. How many threads do you see about Baltimore vs. Toronto series?

3. Growing up in NY/NJ, I can say that people all over the country hate New Yorkers, but secretly want to be them. This carries over to their sports teams.

All this being stated. I still HATE the Yankees. Cannot wait to see the Yankees get their asses kicked, and am looking forward to another parade in Boston!!

Casper I like you buddy. When I come to ny next year you and I will get hammered together at a yankees game.

I will be living in Vegas as of next Monday. I may have to make a trip back home next year to do just that

CashMoney · 08-10-09, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by TPowell

forgot to add that they exist in the state of New York, which I denounce as an official state

New York is the center of the world..........

TPowell · 08-11-09, 02:25 AM

Originally posted by CashMoney

Quote:
Originally Posted by TPowell
forgot to add that they exist in the state of New York, which I denounce as an official state

New York is the center of the world..........

quit frankly, the New York is the center of shit. Go get a stramboli pal!

Shortstop · 08-11-09, 02:30 AM

I like the Yankees, they beat the Red Sox by more than 1.5 runs on Sunday night.

Thanks Nick Swisher!

head_strong · 08-11-09, 06:38 AM

TEAM 2009 PAYROLL

Yankees $201,449,189
Mets $149,373,987
Cubs $134,809,000
Red Sox $121,745,999
Tigers $115,085,145
Angels $113,709,000
Phillies $113,004,046
Astros $102,996,414
Dodgers $100,414,592
Mariners $98,904,166
Braves $96,726,166
White Sox $96,068,500
Giants $82,616,450
Indians $81,579,166
Blue Jays $80,538,300
Brewers $80,182,502
Cardinals $77,605,109
Rockies $75,201,000
Reds $73,558,500
Diamondbacks $73,516,666
Royals $70,519,333
Rangers $68,178,798
Orioles $67,101,666
Twins $65,299,266
Rays $63,313,034
Athletics $62,310,000
Nationals $60,328,000
Pirates $48,693,000
Padres $43,734,200
Marlins $36,834,000

Probably because they spend at least double the $ of what 23 other teams spend, I wish the Reds had another $127,890,689 to toss around, I'd like our chances a lot more to win the Central.

Sawyer · 08-11-09, 07:40 AM

Because they're most popular team in MLB..

pdx107 · 08-11-09, 07:57 AM

Why?! Because they are the damn Yankees. Screwed Seattle years ago, Cant stand 2/3rds of their fans, and for exmaple last year... massive payroll cant even make the playoffs

pavyracer · 08-11-09, 08:30 AM

underachievers, overspenders, owned by a fascist, washed up players

BarkingToad · 08-11-09, 08:46 AM

Overspending and arrogant. If the Cardinals had that kind of payroll to go with their scouting and coaching, they'd have twice as many World Series titles.

CashMoney · 08-11-09, 10:19 AM

So the consensus is that people hate the Yankees because they play within the system and spend the most money????

Casperwaits · 08-11-09, 10:30 AM

Originally posted by CashMoney

So the consensus is that people hate the Yankees because they play within the system and spend the most money????

I think there is a certain resentment amongst Americans that the Yankees are considered an elitist team that spends the $$, but doesn't "earn" the accolades. Considering that this country was built on blood, sweat, and tears the Yankees are essentially the antithesis of that. The best Yankees teams WERE built on the American mantra, but lately, they have diverted from this approach and have fielded subpar teams (for the $$ spent). If the Yankees win this season, the hatred for them will increase. It's not like their of season was spent "working" with their farm system or scouting. It was all about spending. With Obama throwing $$ around and the Town Hall debates causing violence, the Yankees approach to baseball has become symbolic in USA circa 2009. Hell, Boston spends quite a bit of $$ as well, but they have an EXCELLENT farm system and their off season signings were not nearly as expensive and explosive as the Yankees. That gives them A LITTLE leeway in regards too the public perception. Mid level teams will always get love in the Midwest, and that is fine. When all is said and done, people hate the Yankees and Yankee fans couldn't be any happier.

themajormt · 08-11-09, 10:35 AM

You people are retarded... You say IF the Card's had that payroll, IF the Reds had that payroll. The Yankees HAVE that payroll because they have such a huge fan base and their fans actually PAY to see them. You cant blame the Yankees for the city that they are in that allows them to charge what they charge for games. The Yankees actually invest in their team and arent afraid to take risks. If the Card's had a bigger fan base they would spend the money to KEEP those fans too! Yankees dont have a choice but to spend money, if they dont the fans wont pay $250 to sit in the nose bleeds...

themajormt · 08-11-09, 10:36 AM

Caspy the Red Sox TRIED to spend the money the Yanks did but got shut out!!! Their payroll would be a shit load higher if they got the guys they wanted to get instead of taking low risk gambles like they were FORCED to...

Casperwaits · 08-11-09, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by CashMoney

So the consensus is that people hate the Yankees because they play within the system and spend the most money????

Originally posted by themajormt

You people are retarded... You say IF the Card's had that payroll, IF the Reds had that payroll. The Yankees HAVE that payroll because they have such a huge fan base and their fans actually PAY to see them. You cant blame the Yankees for the city that they are in that allows them to charge what they charge for games. The Yankees actually invest in their team and arent afraid to take risks. If the Card's had a bigger fan base they would spend the money to KEEP those fans too! Yankees dont have a choice but to spend money, if they dont the fans wont pay $250 to sit in the nose bleeds...

1. Yankee fans DO NOT pay to see them...lol. MANY seats are empty this year. How many games have YOU been to this year?
2. Tax payers BUILT their stadium..many of them not Yankee fans.
3. As far as being retarded, you may want to think twice about paying $250 for your Yankee nose bleeds

Casperwaits · 08-11-09, 10:41 AM

Major...ummmm no. They got shut out on ONE player..lol. Also, if you look at the Red Sox World Series winning years, it wasn't their high price pick ups those off seasons that put them over the edge, it was the mid level pick ups and their farm system. Trust me, if the Red Sox wanted to spend more $$, they will. They will not just spend for spending sake which is what the Yankees have done over the last 8 years.

themajormt · 08-11-09, 10:42 AM

I have been to 3 games this year and I live 7 hours away... Reagrdless the team is still profitable WITH empty seats that is the point I was trying to make. Reds arent profitable with empty seats now are they?? The league NEEDS the Yankees... Whenever they come into town teams sell more tickets than they have to any other games!!! Look at what NY does for Toronto...

The tax revenue the Yankees GENERATE for the city far outweighs the cost over the long term...

I wasnt being LITERAL when I said $250 jesus...