In the Hole Again
Tonight's opening game loss to the Twinkies marks the fourth straight time the Yankees have dropped the opening game of a playoff series. I could do with a lot less tension. A nice 15-0 win, followed by another 15-0 win, etc. for 11 straight blow outs and another championship.
Any advice on how should I respond tomorrow when my boss, a Mets fan with a massive and understandable inferiority complex, asks, as he will, "Jonathan, how did the Yankees do last night?" I'm torn between the straightforward answer, "They lost," and the snippy, "Gee, Gerry, how did the Mets do? Oh wait, that's right, they didn't play because they finished second to last." I'm open to suggestions.
Comments
Why not combine the two? "Yeah, yeah, they lost. How'd the Mets do? Oh wait. Never mind."
Posted by: Lesley | October 5, 2004 11:58 PM
Alternately, you could just go with a short, but sweet "Better than the Mets."
Posted by: Lesley | October 5, 2004 11:59 PM
I don't see my boss asking me how the Yankees did last night when I come to work on Thursday. Another clutch and heart-stopping post-season win for them. For the record, if anyone is second guessing the Twins for leaving Joe Nathan in the game in the 12th, don't. It was the right move. He's the closer, and if you have a chance to go up 2-0 heading back home, you live or die with your best.
Posted by: Jon | October 6, 2004 11:52 PM