Top Five Reasons Not to Jump on the Yankees Bandwagon

The New York Yankees won their 27^th Championship in 2009 with a team loaded with talent. Coming off a championship and having new acquisitions, it appears to be a great time to be a Yankee fan. However, is it really that great to root for what has become of the Bronx Bombers? Here is a look at some reasons not to jump on that Yankee bandwagon just yet.

Reason it is not Fun to be a Yankees Fan #1: The Bleacher Creatures. They'll sing nasty songs to just about anyone, including teens. Click here if you don't believe me. They may think they are in a bar, but instead they are disgracing America's past time. What is even more disgraceful is not the lack of Yankee Stadium security to control them, but that they have now become a celebratory part of Yankee tradition.

Reason it is not Fun to be a Yankees Fan #2: Rooting for God. Listening to a fan say they are rooting for the Yankees is like hearing someone say they are rooting for God. The Yankees can never be the underdog again because they simply outspend everyone. Some fans say that money does not guarantee winning because the Yankees have failed with a big budget in the past. However, simply because the team does not always succeed in buying a title, does not mean we should all be happy for them when they finally do. For any post-1996 fans, ask older die-hard Yankees fans if 1996 can compare with 2009.

Reason it is not Fun to be a Yankees Fan #3: A-Rod. Alex Rodriguez took his no championships and major post season flops to the free agent market in 2007. He then came crawling back when no one showed interest. Somehow, the result was yet another record deal for his giant ego.

If anyone on the Yankees should have an ego, it should be Derek Jeter who has more hardware than Home Depot and is a beloved icon. Yet, when is the last time Jeter upstaged the World Series to announce he is beginning his pursuit for more money? Granted A-Rod got a ring in 2009, eventually even Yogi Berra could make sense if you let him talk enough. Just for fun, here is a look at A-Rod's past resume.

Reason it is not Fun to be a Yankees Fan #4: Hank and Hal Steinbrenner. The two have no loyalties to the Yankees past or their traditions. Joe Torre was thrown out like an old disgraced money clip that could no longer hold their new paychecks. Hank and Hal Steinbrenner were handed a team which makes their tough-as-heck attitude fall flat. They simply do not come off as George Steinbrenner no matter how much time they spent rehearsing their routines in front of their country club's mirrors.

Reason it is not Fun to be a Yankees Fan #5: Loyalty. Hideki Matsui and Johnny Damon were champions and were thrown out like stale peanuts. Yes, one was very greedy with his demands. Still, Hideki Matsui left because he was told to wait and see if they can fit him in. In the meanwhile, he was supposed to let his market dry up. It shows that the Yankees have little loyalty as they think that their checkbooks can replace anyone. Being a Yankee fan is being a fan of the latest jersey only. If you want to see what it is like to be a returning Yankee, then click here or here.

I am not knocking the Yankees, but simply stating five reasons why being a Yankee fan can be unsatisfying. An honorable mention is the ridiculous pricing at the new Yankee Stadium. I hear Donald Trump filed for chapter 11 after buying a hot dog there. Still, that is not to say I do not watch Yankee games, as I watch all of the baseball teams. In fact, I got some Yankee memorabilia in my wallet. They are currently in increments of ones, fives, tens and twenties.