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Surely, you still remember the story from a few weeks ago of the mason Gino Castignoli who buried a David Ortiz jersey in the fresh cement at the new Yanks ballpark. Because grown men inexplicably believe in curses, the concrete was busted open and the jersey removed. All of this was successful in one way: It reminded us of how incredibly stupid and overblown the Yanks-Sox rivalry is. I mean, this story was everywhere. Including here (but for mocking purposes only). And now, it’s back.
Keith Olbermann said on last night’s Countdown that the program has “learned exclusively” that Castignoli, in all his genius, buried a 2004 ALCS program in the stadium as well. But this time, sneaky Gino ain’t tellin’ nobody where the goods are buried. On top of that, there may be even more crap in the concrete, according to Olbermann:
“Castignoli has also told his friends several different stories about his hexing effort, in one, the shirt and the program are, as he says, ‘Just the tip of the iceberg.’”If nothing else, these latest admissions by Gino will help display just how stubborn and delusional Baby Steinbrenner is. How far will he go to insure that the new stadium is free of these jinxes? My guess: Implode the entire thing with C4 explosives.
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Hahahah I love it. What will the Yankees do now from the looks of things the “Jinxing” of the Yankees has already begun.
by samino on May 21, 2008 10:22 AM EDT reply actions
It’s hilarious and stupidly ridiculous all rolled into one. For all the silly crap Yankee fansy made about The Curse for the better part of a century, wouldn’t it be kind of hilarious to put some stupid “Red Curse” back at the Yankees…if you believe in superstition.
But then again, it is pretty stupid. People in NY/Boston must really think the entire universe revolves arounds the dates and times in which their teams get together for a three game series. The entire universe is at stand still as they play out yet another episode in thier ongoing saga.
It’s enough to make you puke.
by Coach K 2000 on May 21, 2008 11:28 AM EDT reply actions
If history holds true, they’ll demolish the stadium, start over, and ensure only Yankee fans work on the stadium.
Who cares what the hell this guy buried? I’m sure somehow this will work to explain the Yankee’s awful start to the season, though.
by WisMolson on May 21, 2008 12:09 PM EDT reply actions
The contractor ought to be banned from every jobsite in the NYC area. I hate the Yankees, but burying Red Sox stuff in the Yankee’s new ballpark is just plain unprofessional conduct I hope it jinxes Boston instead.
by zamboni77 on May 21, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions
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