I Ain't Mad At Ya
I may be a forgiving baseball girlfriend, but I've been thinking about what DJF posted about GBOAT moaning about wanting to leave Toronto. If that's how the dude plays when he is unhappy, good God damn. I just can't stay mad at him.
I have, however, had trouble letting go of the idea that he'd rather play for the Reds for 1/2 a season instead of sticking it out with the Jays until the offseason. But I guess if one alienates the other two almost mid-west teams that wear red in the NL, Cinci is where one goes.
Random Responses to Random Thoughts.
Drew, over at Ghostrunner on First, and I had a little discussion. I swore. Here it is:
I find it really interesting when Jays fans get all riled up over Sportsnet showing the Fenway Faithfuls singing "Sweet Caroline." The Jays are about the most soulless, bland, corporate, and guileless organization around. What's wrong with something with a bit of character? Don't we all constantly whine about the sterile atmosphere at the Dome? Let them sing and let Sportsnet broadcast it, it's a part of the game and that's the show you're watching.
Me: Um...Boston fans get shown everywhere, all the time. Singing Sweet Caroline is not that interesting. So us something Tampa fans do, whose team is much more interesting to watch,possibly more talented, but whose fans, like their team, get no notice or respect. Boston has convinced themselves they are God's gift to baseball, ESPN has reinforced it, there is no need for Sportsnet to do it, too.
Besides, would YES ever show Boston fans singing Sweet Caroline? I'm thinking not.
September 1, 2009 12:32 PM
@Joanna - is YES the model you want to be using here? The most homeristic and self-serving network employing single-minded announcers with little regard for the competition? No thanks, I prefer a more even handed approach with a less obvious but still prevalent Jays bias.
Tampa fans do nothing because their like Jays fans in the 80's - oblivious and just happy to be there.
Me: YES wouldn't do it because they know there would be a riot. Boston and their fans can fuck themselves and Neil Diamond. It's a joke that Sportsnet plays it.
September 1, 2009 5:56 PM
Final Thoughts: I'm sorry, it pisses me off. I really don't want to see Boston fans celebrating. I think it's insulting to Toronto fans to make them watch it. And in conclusion, Neil Diamond sucks. If they sang a less shitty song, it might be less offensive. Sing Smells Like Teen Spirit, Massholes. We already know you are stupid and contagious.
I have, however, had trouble letting go of the idea that he'd rather play for the Reds for 1/2 a season instead of sticking it out with the Jays until the offseason. But I guess if one alienates the other two almost mid-west teams that wear red in the NL, Cinci is where one goes.
Random Responses to Random Thoughts.
Drew, over at Ghostrunner on First, and I had a little discussion. I swore. Here it is:
I find it really interesting when Jays fans get all riled up over Sportsnet showing the Fenway Faithfuls singing "Sweet Caroline." The Jays are about the most soulless, bland, corporate, and guileless organization around. What's wrong with something with a bit of character? Don't we all constantly whine about the sterile atmosphere at the Dome? Let them sing and let Sportsnet broadcast it, it's a part of the game and that's the show you're watching.
Me: Um...Boston fans get shown everywhere, all the time. Singing Sweet Caroline is not that interesting. So us something Tampa fans do, whose team is much more interesting to watch,possibly more talented, but whose fans, like their team, get no notice or respect. Boston has convinced themselves they are God's gift to baseball, ESPN has reinforced it, there is no need for Sportsnet to do it, too.
Besides, would YES ever show Boston fans singing Sweet Caroline? I'm thinking not.
September 1, 2009 12:32 PM
@Joanna - is YES the model you want to be using here? The most homeristic and self-serving network employing single-minded announcers with little regard for the competition? No thanks, I prefer a more even handed approach with a less obvious but still prevalent Jays bias.
Tampa fans do nothing because their like Jays fans in the 80's - oblivious and just happy to be there.
Me: YES wouldn't do it because they know there would be a riot. Boston and their fans can fuck themselves and Neil Diamond. It's a joke that Sportsnet plays it.
September 1, 2009 5:56 PM
Final Thoughts: I'm sorry, it pisses me off. I really don't want to see Boston fans celebrating. I think it's insulting to Toronto fans to make them watch it. And in conclusion, Neil Diamond sucks. If they sang a less shitty song, it might be less offensive. Sing Smells Like Teen Spirit, Massholes. We already know you are stupid and contagious.