And they say they don't try to buy championships

[The Brain]

Originally posted by JimmyBlueEyes
It's nice to see a little variety out there. I for one, would have loved to have seen a Cardinals/Red Sox or a Cubs/Red Sox Series last year.

Personally, I think a Cubs/Red Sox World Series would have been an impending sign of the Apocalypse... then again, they probably would end up playing 16 games, and coming up in tie.

No flaming (from me, anyway) on what you said, Jimmy.

But I question why Steinbrenner's "win now, win all the time" attitude is so despised by everyone else? Moreso, I question why that attitude isn't <i>adopted</i> in more clubhouses around the league.

The Detroit Tigers, to name one organization with a history as long and illustrious as the Yankees, have fallen into a constant rebuilding state. The same thing has occurred with newer expansion franchises, including the Expos (who should have already been contracted), Devil Rays, Rockies-- none of whom have even a fifth of the Tigers' history.

Yet they all share this attitude that "don't worry, someday down the road we'll actually give you something to be proud of... maybe. We promise. Sort of. Eventually."

I think we can all agree that if you're a fan of one of these franchises, when you see this type of apathy coming from <i>ownership</i>, you will ask yourself, "then why the fuck should I care about this?", and go find something better to occupy your time.

I'm sorry, but we live in a society which insists on immediate gratification. We like our cars fast, our pr0n internet download speeds blazing, and our sports teams in championship mode from the get-go. Later is not an option if you want to succeed, and Steinbrenner adheres to that maxim.