tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11386152.post7151392023763883774..comments2023-10-26T04:19:16.153-04:00Comments on Mets Guy in Michigan: The booing of Derek JeterMets Guy in Michiganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04048899230969074579noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11386152.post-41828940230752667712010-10-22T11:21:43.844-04:002010-10-22T11:21:43.844-04:00I enjoy going back and re-reading great pieces of ...I enjoy going back and re-reading great pieces of American prose, and after a couple more passes, I'm convinced that this one should be preserved in high-school textbooks as an example of how to write a comedic essay.<br /><br />The following are gems of inspired genius:<br /><br />1.) "It would be unthinkable to ask the Captain to change positions, despite the very obvious fact that Jeter has the range of a fire hydrant."<br /><br />2.) "Deep down all Yankee fans must know that the emperor isn’t wearing any pinstripes."<br /><br />And the money line:<br /><br />3.) "I’m confident that all 10,000 of the Frank Thomas bobbleheads handed out that day nodded in agreement."<br /><br />Bravo!<br /><br />YKWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11386152.post-52489472425376876162010-10-05T15:46:57.429-04:002010-10-05T15:46:57.429-04:00Frankly, Dave, I'm still surprised that DFJ di...Frankly, Dave, I'm still surprised that DFJ didn't announce his retirement immediately after the game: "My goodness. In the 9th inning, it all became clear to me: I'm living a lie, and I thank that fan for letting me realize the truth. I can no longer carry on knowing full well that I'm not as good as Tom Verducci and the rest of the apologists have led me to believe. I have soiled the once good name of the Yankee franchise, and I can carry on this charade no further."<br /><br />That he didn't proves once and for all that he has no shame.<br /><br />YKWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11386152.post-4651964319500947672010-10-05T10:32:59.217-04:002010-10-05T10:32:59.217-04:00Great column.Great column.bmfc1https://www.blogger.com/profile/17416188158730495359noreply@blogger.com