Despite Skip Bayless' funny line on ESPN First Take about Hideki Matsui being encouraged to toss his helmet so Yankees players could catch it like a bridal bouquet, how can he complain about the Yankees' enthusiasm?
He complains the Yankees (Berra's and Mantle's and Williams' and O'Neil's) would never celebrate in such a manner. Really? Winnign is fun. It's about time the Yankees starting acting like they enjoy it, because that sort of thing is contagious ... despite naysayers. Need I point out the Red Sox of 2004 and 2007 actually enjoying/celebrating winning and *GASP* winning?
Oddly, Jorge Posada, who didn't appreciate the pie to the face he took, was in the middle of this homeplate party, encouraging Matsui to toss his helmet.
Then Bayless, who actually knew Mickey Mantle, goes and agrees with me (I'm assuming inadvertently ... you reading this blog Skip?) about how unpleasant it is for Man-Ram to pass Mickey Mantle on the HR list.
Oddly, Mick and Manny represent wasted talent ... just in vastly different ways. Still, Mantle's dedication to his team was never questioned ... I'm not entirely sure what Manny is dedicated to ... except himself. And probably his hair.
And yes, I've flipped on Ramirez.
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