It Was Bound To Happen

It was a stretch to think the Yankee fans could make the All-Star Game a tasteful celebration of Yankee Stadium history and a memorable moment for all baseball fans. Over the last few days we have seen them boo the Futures Game MVP, boo Chase Utley (watch his great response below), and take Papelbon to task because he said he wanted to close the game. This is the All-Star weekend not Yankee weekend. The Yankees will get to honor some of their past greats but the game is about today's All-Stars. Francona has shown class in the way he has set the lineup and said he will let Rivera close. (I just hope he doesn't blow home field advantage for the Sox in the World Series) I understand the rivalry requires some booing of oposite team players but it should not be the only thing you care about. The Yankee fans will show how classless they are tonight and care more about booing Sox players than rooting for the American League to win because they know deep down they have no shot at getting to the World Series, so the game does not matter to them.