Why Is It that Everyone Hates the NY Yankees? 10 Reasons Behind the Malice

Why Is It that Everyone Hates the NY Yankees? 10 Reasons Behind the Malice

Edited by: TJVNews.com

The New York Yankees, often referred to as the “Evil Empire” by their detractors, are one of the most polarizing teams in sports history, according to a 2010 report on the Bleacher Report web site. For every die-hard Yankees fan, there’s someone on the opposite side of the spectrum who passionately dislikes the team. Here are 10 reasons why people love to hate the New York Yankees:

1. 27 World Championships: The Yankees’ unparalleled success, with 27 World Series championships, can be a source of frustration for fans of other teams. Watching the same team win year after year can get old.
2. The “Yankee Mystique”: Some believe in a “Yankee mystique” that helps the team win crucial games, particularly at Yankee Stadium during the postseason. This perceived advantage can irk opposing fans.
3. Teams Hate to Play Them: Teams across the American League often dread facing the Yankees. New York’s consistent excellence in pitching, hitting, fielding, and base-running makes them a formidable opponent.
4. 4. The Boss: Former Yankees owner George Steinbrenner was a polarizing figure known for his spending habits, strict rules (like the no-facial hair policy), and hands-on approach to ownership. His actions created controversy and resentment among fans of other teams.
5. All the Attention: The Yankees, based in New York City, receive an overwhelming amount of media attention, making them a constant topic of discussion. This can lead to fatigue for non-Yankees fans who want to hear about other teams.
6. The Big Apple: The glitz and glamour of New York City can rub some people the wrong way, especially when it’s associated with the Yankees’ success.
7. 2009 Championship: The Yankees’ 2009 World Series win reignited the ire of their critics, as they returned to the top after a brief hiatus from championship glory.
8. Pinstripes: The Yankees’ iconic pinstripe uniforms are seen as a symbol of prestige and class by some but are a point of contention for those who resent the team’s perceived superiority.
9. The Empire: The Yankees are often seen as the “evil empire” of baseball, with unmatched financial resources, revenue, and championships. Their dominance in these areas can breed resentment.
10. Shopping Spree: The Yankees’ ability to spend lavishly on player salaries, far exceeding other teams, can be a source of frustration for fans of small-market teams. New York’s spending spree often outpaces its competitors.

For New Yorkers who love to rally around their hometown team, the decade beginning in 2010 until today has seen abysmal losses and their defeat record is nothing short of disastrous. While fans tend to remain loyal, even when their team does not deliver the goods, another reason for having complete disdain for the Bronx Bombers has a great deal to do with their management and the ill conceived decisions that they make.

The latest doozy of a decision was the public announcement that ticket prices for Yankee games next season with see a significant spike. To say that that irks Yankee fans to no end would be a gross understatement. Yankee fans have a right to vent their rage over this considering the fact that their team had the worst record in 30 years this past season. Yes, folks, there is no post season play for the Bombers this year and the “House That Ruth Built” will remain empty past September.

To say that the Yankees management (and by that term we mean Hal Steinbrenner and Brian Cashman, to name a few) should reconsider their egregious decision to bilk their fans for every penny that they have by asking them to pay through the nose for tickets to watch an entire team that is playing on life support is totally over the top, quite insulting, exploitive and deeply offensive.

Once the Yankees top brass learns to curb their palpable avarice, (if they ever do) then justice will finally be meted out to the fans, without whom there would be no Yankees.