I've heard about some Yankees fans getting miffed at Joe Buck and Tim McCarver for "jinxing" C.C. Sabathia's no-hitter by mentioning it while it was still going on (before being broken up in the 8th inning). These people aren't serious, are they?
We all know it's not just Yankee fans who follow ridiculous superstitions like this, and not all Yankee fans think alike, just like no other fan base in any sport thinks alike. But still, I have to admit I'm embarrassed. I really hope those who complained were just trying to be cute, ironic, or pay some sort of homage to the game's silly, traditional past. And if they were just joking, well then, as our beloved FJM once said, "I've taken the bait, and it's delicious."
So, if any of these people were indeed serious in thinking announcers can somehow jinx what's happening on the field, I'll offer them this plea: Please stop it. You're making Yankee fans look bad, and you're making yourself look like some 17th century dumbass who would also believe that a sneeze means your spirit is trying to escape, and that left-handed people are evil, and that we need to set people on fire to find out if they're witches.
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As a left-handed and right brained individual I would have to say...I am evil...and yes...some people should be set on fire to determine if they're witches or not.
Love the post Bill,
Huizenga...Joe
Frankly, we'd probably be better off setting Yankee's fans on fire. :-)
It is a rare feat to argue in favor of McCarver and Buck, so in this case you are not only brave but also correct.
Btw, did you hear McCarver equate Swisher's (?) lead at first base to that famous pose of Spiderman? Even Buck was lost.
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