Now, mind you, I was there through thick and thin. I wasn't a fair-weather fan. I stood by my team amidst George Steinbrenner's excommunication, sub-.500 seasons, and Mariah Cary showboating--moments that would have made even the most die-hard Cubs fan grimace.
Sure, there were token flashes of good times from 1985 to 1995. Don Mattingly was a perennial all-star, Ricky Henderson was a stolen base glutton, and Jim Abbott redefined athleticism.
I treasure those memories.
But, on the whole, the Yankees were nothing special on the field. They flirted with the playoffs every so often, while some years they weren't even the best team in New York.
But what we had went beyond the win-loss column. Like any loyal fan, I stayed with them.
However, the past 5 years have been a different story. With more money to spend than George W., the Yankees have courted the like of Sammy Sosa and Randy Johnson. Just this year, Denny Neagle, David Justice, and Jose Canseco were added mid-season as pricey, trophy players.
Since 1995, the Yankee roster has been as volatile as the NASDAQ and as endearing as a presidential convention.
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