Get real, people

by NumberSeven on Apr 23, 2009 2:12 PM EDT

This is in response to the whole Should Nick Swisher have been laughing stuff that still seems to be floating around here, and elsewhere.

I take issue with people- fans, really- saying how players should be acting during a blow-out, or after a tough loss. In addition to this crap with Swisher, I remember a couple of years back, hearing people on talk radio giving Robby Cano grief when he was spotted out at a bar having fun after the Yanks got bumped from the playoffs.

This is their job, people.

What do you do when you have a crappy day at the office?? I myself try and laugh it off. Maybe go out from some drinks afterward, you know, try not to let ruin my whole life. I don't sulk around to make sure that everyone who may see me knows I am having a bad day.

Being a fan is an emotional thing- that's all we have as fans, an emotional connection to the team we love. And while sure the players want to win every game, there is an understanding that they won't- just like I know everyday at work won't be the peachiest as I would hope- and I for one would rather see guys lose and still enjoying playing the game, rather than a bunch of long faces hoping they don't lose again tomorrow.

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are to laugh or cry. Those kind of games are gonna happen.

"I don't want one of those guys who'll drive in two but let in three every game." Casey Stengel

by tnredneckyankeesfan on Apr 24, 2009 11:02 AM EDT reply actions

you make good points

and Swisher’s attitude is nothing but a blessing, imo.

by Travis G on Apr 24, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions

I heard Swisher changed the club house water

into Pabst Blue Ribbon. Praise him.

"Here, if you have a milkshake, and I have a milkshake, and I have a straw. There it is, that's a straw, you see? You watching?. And my straw reaches acroooooooss the room, and starts to drink your milkshake... I... drink... your... milkshake!"-Daniel Plainview

by yankee come lately on Apr 24, 2009 4:51 PM EDT reply actions

A friend of mine told me this one:

“Nick Swisher isn’t addicted to Red Bull. Red Bull is addicted to Nick Swisher.”

by dzawaki on Apr 24, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions

ahh no one pays 500.00 and over for ticket

To go see you work at the office either.. I like swisher i like what he brings to the team, makes the whole team relaxed and eased. Now if only Girardi would let Joba and CC pitch all 7 innings he wouldn’t have to wear down the arms of the bullpen.

by YANK77 on Apr 25, 2009 11:38 AM EDT reply actions

Perception is (unfortunately) reality

Very good post. There’s only one problem. If the fans see a player on the field or in the dugout giggling and carrying on in a manner that isn’t serious when the team is losing (whether it be close or a blowout) the perception is; “Hey, he doesn’t care about winning, he’s getting paid regardless.” I don’t think that’s the case, but that’s the perception.

If I were a manager of employees and I noticed lately that we weren’t successful in achieving our goals and I saw people laughing and showing a lack of concern then my perception might be; these people don’t seem to care, they’re just check collectors.

I agree, you can’t be a tyrant and not let the players (or employees) not laugh and enjoy themselves, but when the players display an attitude that ‘appears’ to be one of apathy AND can be seen on t.v. by the masses, it’s understood why people perceive the situation to be one thing as opposed to what it really is.

If Cano et al. want to go out and have a good time after a bad day? Well…I tip my cap and my beer to them. It is a game AND it is their job. Enjoy life fellas, especially while you have that brief moment in the major leagues.

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 27, 2009 6:04 AM EDT reply actions

Swisher

Didja see him last nite when he waved backwards to the fans (his people in rt field) after they cheered him for that awesome catch? Is that ok? Jeez! The guys got spirit with a real capital S, not something the New York Americans have been known for over the years. Leave him alone, enjoy his play, and give him his peculiarities. Ever hear of Mark Fidrich? RIP

by Remember'47 on May 1, 2009 8:32 AM EDT reply actions