Three Simple Reasons Why Yankees Rule Over "Frillies"
WHY YANKS ARE DANDY
Three Simple Reasons Why Yankees Rule Over "Frillies"
WE HERE IN THE BIG APPLE ARE FINALLY HAPPY TO BE IN A REAL WORLD SERIES AGAIN -- MEANING ONE THAT THE YANKS ARE IN.
After all, what's a World Series without the Yankees? Heck, we've played in nearly half of them.
But against Philadelphia?
Only once.
In 1950.
And we beat the cream cheese out of them in a 4-0 sweep.
So how do we feel? Well, we're not sweating too hard. Let's break it down to the top three reasons why the Yankees are better than the "Frillies":
No. 1: The name.
A Yankee is an inhabitant of the United States, specifically from the North. A Philly is someone from Philadelphia. So, you guys are Philladelphians who are specifically from Philadelphia then… or…something? The team name is a redundancy, and that's almost as dumb your mascot.
No. 2: The Philly Phanatic. Some sort of cross between a Muppet, a koosh ball, and a Victrola, this sophomoric creature is so pathetically minor league it's not even funny. In New York, we keep the crowd entertained by playing baseball.
No. 3: The players.
Forget about the bloated payroll. That point is moot. The Yankees are classy guys.
Say what you want about Derek Jeter (and most of it is said out of jealousy), the guy is a level-headed, well-spoken gentleman who plays the game with unprecedented grace.
And skip the blarney about us "buying a championship." Four of our most storied players --Jeter, Jorge Posada, Mariano Rivera and Andy Pettitte -- were drafted by Yankees scouts and brought up through our farm system.
Sure, we've got big names with big contracts, but these guys have a team spirit you don't find everywhere in the Majors. They don't have a single player with a big mouth and a "look at me" attitude.
But Phillies' shortstop Jimmy Rollins feels the need to beat his chest and make outrageous predictions about the series' outcome.
On the other side, practically every interview with the "controversial" Alex Rodriquez sees him adoring his teammates and emphasizes taking things one game at a time. And let's not even begin to talk about how much of an a**hole Pedro Martnez is.
My Prediction: Yanks take Phillies in six games.
Peter Lawrence bustles down Broadway in an Empire state of mind. You can email him at PLawrenceNYC@gmail.com.
Comments
"Filly" is clearly spelled with an F. This teams name is spelled with a "Ph." You can read the definition of "Philly" with a "Ph" here:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/philly
As for your other remarks, you need to check Derek Jeter's numbers for the season and you definitely need to check A-Rod's numbers for the post-season! The man's on fire!
In addition, you can hear what I have to say about you calling him "a-roid" here:
http://crabbygolightly.com/mt/2009/02/a_yankee_fans_take_dating_mado.html
TTFN!
Posted by: Peter Lawrence | October 30, 2009 06:38 PM
1. A (Ph)filly is a young female horse too young to be called a mare.
In most cases filly is a female horse under the age of four years old. A Philly is not, as you state, a person from Philadelphia.
Filly Winners In Triple Crown Races
Year Horse Race
2009 Rachel Alexandra Preakness Stakes
2007 Rags to Riches Belmont Stakes
1988 Winning Colors Kentucky Derby
1980 Genuine Risk Kentucky Derby
1924 Nellie Morse Preakness Stakes
1915 Rhine Maiden Preakness Stakes
1915 Regret Kentucky Derby
1906 Whimsical Preakness Stakes
1905 Tanya Belmont Stakes
1903 Flocarline Preakness Stakes
1867 Ruthless Belmont Stakes
The Phanatic is perhaps the most recognizable and best loved mascot in all of professional sports. No we don't have Kate Hudson or Jay Z, but our phanatic is more than a groupie, always shows up and always entertains.
Wasn't Derek "Grace" Jeter determined to be, by one of your hometown newspapers, overpaid in relation to his productivity ? And, it is a good thing that you can list Posada, Rivera and Pettitte as examples of those that have not been bought, because the Yankee players that have been have not produced much, ala A-roid.
You need to rethink your rational for choosing the Yanks in 6 because as with all else concerning the yankees, it's not only based on ignorance of what a filly is and the value of the Phanatic, it is also dishonest in assessment of the teams skill and depth.
Posted by: Patryck | October 29, 2009 05:30 PM