Hey yankee fans,

          I just read that the yanks are seriously considering signing Nick Johnson as their DH. C'mon seriously? I know the guy has some pop, and being a lefty is sure an advantage, but his time to shine as a yank is up. What's even suprising to me, is the fact that this move might be the official goodbye to Johnny D, a proven star despite his age. If the yanks do sign Johnson, his contract might be only incentive based. What DH is given such little trust to deliver? His injuries will make this contract a horrible sign. Cashman originally stated he wanted the Dh spot free for guys like A-rod and Posada, and because of that Matsui is now an angel. Now if johnson were to be a lefty pinch hitter, sort of like hinske was last year then it would be a decent sign, but not as an active full-time DH.

About two hours after the Yankees closed out their 27th world championship, I logged in to twitter and was amazed on the trends and comments of non-yankee fans. Of course, everyone has a right to chose a team and hate who they please, but their is a unique pleasure in hating the yanks. As a yankee fan, I found most of them amusing. You've probably heard some. They range from "money bought this championship" to " at least the phills made it back to back year." Now, of course money was a big reason we won. Yes, we have the highest pay-roll in baseball, and yes without money we probably aren't champs. But money does not make CC talented or Tex, Jeter, A-rod etc...the talents is there and they are rewarded immensely. If a salary cap was in place, would that mean A-rod will now hit 20 homers and CC win 10 games, in my opinion that point is senseless.On another note, Phillies fans really expected to walk over the yankees. The favorite prediction was yanks in 5. Are you kidding me? I think they got used to walking over NY's baseball team, but these aint the mets. Philadelphia is no where near a dynasty yet, if the mets were completely healthy this year, I doubt philly wins the east that easily. Their biggest stars, Cliff Lee, Ryan Howard, Brad Lidge and the manager charlie manuel, simply stated "we lost to a better team." So what will they say now.?" It will probably range from steroids to Ny voodoo casting a curse on the phills. ( Yes i've heard that one.) Bottom line is then, you lost to a better team. But the excuses and alibi's to cover up a disappointment will continue. Continue to hate, curse and whine, I bet we can buy you too.

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