Yankees acquire Ichiro

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  1. chris_in_pdx

    chris_in_pdx OLD MAN

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    Being a Yankee fan requires no risk. Nothing is at stake. You know they are going to spend whatever it takes or pull whatever big-market strings they need to stay ahead of the league, and even though *GASP* they might miss the playoffs occasionally (and hear the wrath of the spoiled-ass fans, calling for every front-office head), rooting for them is easy. Being a true sports fan isn't easy. It's meant to be an investment.

    Fuck, if I wanted my fandom to be easy, I would have become a Laker fan decades ago.
     
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  2. BLAZER PROPHET

    BLAZER PROPHET Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, he is washed up. Odd trade.
     
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    julius Living on the air in Cincinnati... Staff Member Global Moderator

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    The Mariners can't suck long enough.
     
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    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    You are obviously too young to remember the 80s and first part of the 90s
     
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  5. julius

    julius Living on the air in Cincinnati... Staff Member Global Moderator

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    and to be honest, most of the 2000's too.

    1 world series win since 2000, and all that cheddar spent? Talk about wasted money.
     
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    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    At least they were competitive
     
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    julius Living on the air in Cincinnati... Staff Member Global Moderator

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    True, but I think it was misspent competitiveness. Does that make sense?

    They wasted a LOT of money on players that realistically they shouldn't have. I mean seriously, have you looked at their payroll? Them and Boston.

    Lots of wasted money on talent not worth it.
     
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    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    I haven't seen a Mariners game until this NY game, is it always this empty at Safeco?
     
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  9. julius

    julius Living on the air in Cincinnati... Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Seattle fans only going to games when the teams don't suck?

    No.....thats not true (that's impossible!)
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Search your feelings, you know it to be true!
     
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    ehizzy3 RIP mgb

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    Usually worse. NY and Boston games always have a higher attendance than other teams
     
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