7 Rants about the Red Sox
by Frank Jovine on 07/28/2008 in Odd Stuff, Sports
I am an avid baseball fan, and I needed to post a rant. This is not your normal Tech Jaws blog post, but why not change it up a little. Here are 7 rants about the Red Sox and their fans.
1. Manny being Manny
If any other player pulled some of the stunts Manny Ramirez has, he would be considered a troublemaker. But everyone just smiles, shrugs and says, “That’s Manny being Manny”. He claimed to have a knee problem in the most important series this week against the rival Yankees. An MRI concluded no such problem with his knee, now that is truly a poor example of a team player.
2. Jason Varitek is the Red Sox captain
Why does he wear a “C” on his uniform? This isn’t hockey. Why is he the only guy in baseball wearing a C?
3. Big Papi
Once a great player, but Big Papi, is now Big Grandpa as he has lost a step or 2, or 3. He is not the same player anymore. The injuries are mounting up.
4. Fenway Park
Give me a break, it looks like a bush league stadium at best, and the fans are by far the ugliest in all of baseball. Let’s not forget the dingy helmets they wear. I was at Fenway 3 years ago when the Yankees gave them a good old ass whooping, and I couldn’t believe how dirty the stadium was compared to the 8 other stadiums I have been to.
5. Youkilis is a Wimp
After Joba brushed him off 4 times in as many appearances to the plate, you would think Youkilis would have charged the mound and gave Joba a few jabs, but he didn’t. Are you scared?
6. Red Sox Nation
They’re not baseball fans, just Red Sox fans. If a player who they adored leaves for another team they turn on the hate button, truly loyal fans, NOT!
7. Yankees Suck Chant
Beyond being crude and moronic, the phrase “Yankees suck” is simply outdated. It’s time to think of another way to express your stupidity. Yankees 26 championships, Red Sox only 7, 1903 • 1912 • 1915 • 1916 • 1918 • 2004 • 2007
Let the flame war begin!
Curt
Jul 28th, 2008
All good points indeed!
Frank
Jul 29th, 2008
I’m a lifelong Red Sox fan. Yet…I’ll agree, they seem to be reaching the point of saturation…but you’re grossly incorrect about Fenway Park. Fenway Park is a shrine. It’s got some really terrible seats, but it also has an old-time atmosphere, great fans (as long as you’re not wearing a NYY hat), and a truly unique playing dimensions.
You sound like someone who hasn’t sat in the Monster Seats – they’re the greatest ticket in any sport, bar none. Have a Monstah Dog – a little spicy, snaps every bite – hell of a hotdog.
I’ve been having this argument with my father for years now – he says that baseball is the only sport that doesn’t play with a standardized surface area, and that all parks should have the same dimensions. I think it’s exactly that fact that keeps the game interesting – when I played I used to love going to the park to see how far the fence was, how much real estate I had in foul territory, etc. It’s part of the fun.
Anyway – I Stumbled Upon your blog and I’ll read it – good point about Youk – Joba needs his clock cleaned. That guy’s getting away with murder.
Frank J
Jul 29th, 2008
Frank from another Frank, great comment. I really appreciate the read and the sharing of information about dad. I am a Yankee fan true blue die-hard, and I love baseball no matter who or what team. I was cheering the the Sox in 2004.
Chris
Aug 1st, 2008
Gee, Manny being Manny? How about Manny being a Dodger?
Sox Rule. Yankees Suck.
TruthTeller
Sep 29th, 2008
You and the Yankees can have fun playing golf while the Red Sox and their fans are involved with the playoffs.
What a douchebag you are!
Frank J
Sep 29th, 2008
You’re a pathetic Red Sox fan. I hope you face the Dodgers and Manny beats you! That would be great.
Glad this post got to you, it was the motive.
TruthTeller
Sep 30th, 2008
Right. You’re goal (or the goal of the writer, since there seems to be some confusion there) was to be a douchebag, and I’m pathetic? Sure.
Whatever gets you through the night, Frank.
Frank J
Sep 30th, 2008
I am totally confused by your post. You may want to read it to ensure that it’s in fact making sense.
Go Manny!!!