I have less of a problem with Papelbon. I took his comment the other night as being in fun and trying to get everyone pumped for what should be considered playoff baseball. That goes with his other comments about how it is all hands on deck time and if he needs to throw two innings in a row or pitch in non save situations, that's part of the job. So I can deal with that. The Harper comment is different. I would sure like an explanation. Part of me would like to think that he was commenting on the atmosphere and acknowledging that things were so bad many fans just couldn't put up with it. But if this is some poke at a lack of fan support, that's bullcrap. The crowd was ready for playoff baseball. The team wasn't. They sucked. There's always a block of fans anywhere that start their egress in the 8th when the game is a lost cause. But plenty of the faithful were there until the bitter end. Hell, many of us were continuing to yell at the players to wake up, because it was clear they were not into the game. They need to look in the mirror. Fans don't play. Fans don't have any impact on what is happening on the field, despite what many idiots in NY and Philly may think. Plus, these guys don't know how easily they have it. If they get their feelings hurt because some people move to the concourse when the beer sales end, all I have to say is enjoy your time with the Yankees, where the fans and local media don't feel the need to polish your knob just for showing up. Too many people still think we should just be thankful to have a team.
