Why is the rivalry between the Yankees and Red Sox so huge?
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Before the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry, the Sox’s main rival team was the Boston Braves, their cross-town rivals. Both the teams consistently fought for their paying customers. The fortunes of the Red Sox took a drastic turn when Harry Frazee, the owner of Red Sox sold George Herman Ruth to sponsor his girlfriend’s show traded Gorge Herman Babe Ruth. The trade went on to become known as the "Curse of the Bambino." This was also marked the beginning of the most heated rivalry between the Yankees and the Red Sox. From 1919 until 1932, the Red Sox won 818 games and lost an incredible 1,312 for a winning percentage of .384. To add more to this, the Sox ownership continued to sell their star players to the Yankees. Eventually, the Red Sox reached on the verge of becoming a New York minor league team. Yankees vs. Red Sox went on to become the Greatest Rivalry in Sports because it contained every element required for a great rivalry.
732424
You hate the Yankees because you envy them.  You hate the fact that they have great success and your Angels and Dodgers don't.  Don't think for a moment that if your teams had the chance at that kind of success they wouldn't take it!  It's just a game.  Your question would have been better served if you just left out the hate part.  The answer has to do with the playoff structure.  Everyone knows that the regular season is almost meaningless.  All a team has to do is make the playoffs and at that point it becomes a crap shoot.  Whoever instituted the 5 games short series should have their head examined.  Every round should be the best of 7.  This years world series was a great example of the system going completely haywire.  The Cardinals (83-78) think that they are the "worlds best"!!  Are you kidding me??  Looks at Seattle a few years ago.  They won 116 games but got knocked out early.  Like it or not the Yankees are still the best team in baseball.  They are still the team everyone talks about more than any other.  There is nothing wrong with the Yankees but there is a great deal wrong with the playoff system.  There was a time when a team actually had to win the pennant out right in order to play in the world series.
605544
You asked. And I am going to answer.\n\nI hate the red sox as much as I hate the yankees.\n\nFor the simple reason that are cocky arrogant self centered egotistical hyprocites.\n\nThere, you have your correct answer.
1185976
It should be a good test for both teams. The National League has been rather weak this year, with the Mets being the standout team. St. Louis being a close runner-up. The American League boasts about 6 good teams, including the battle for the AL East between Boston and the Yankees. This could be a statement series.
405847
It's kind of like baseball in America.  Most everyone hates the New York Yankees even though they're the most decorated team in baseball history.  (Obviously they do have fans, but many are considered bandwagon jumpers and many don't acutally live in NYC) We just can't stand the way they are able to "steal" players who will "sell out" for the very large amounts of money that the Yankees can offer and no other team can match.  I'd say it's the same with Man U at least.  I don't know about Liverpool or Arsenal, but seeing as I've heard of both of them, and I'm neither English nor a faithful follower of the Premier League or Soccer in general, it must be the same thing.
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little bling got it exactly right.  These two have practically ruined baseball, especially for the small market teams who can't afford to go out and get your average free agent.  And the suckups at ESPN play it up even more, because they're sandwiched inbetween the two of them.\n\nAs a White Sox fans, it sickens you when you hear Red Sux fans say they're proud of you winning the title last year because you broke your curse the same as the Red Sux did.  Wrong.  Chicago won their title by castoffs from other teams and home-grown talent; the Red Sux went out and bought a title.\n\nThe only rivalry in this country that comes close to being as overhyped as these two assclowns is Puke-UNC in college hoops.
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YANKEES RULE!!!!!!!\nU gotta admire thier morals and code of conduct set by the owner. No long or facial hair. They get the most becuz they are the most. There is more pressure put on that to perform each and every season. They are in the spotlight 24/7. Take it from a baseball coaches wife-no one likes the winning team or coach.
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It's not that everyone hates the sox, (even though I do, I'm a cubs fan), it's just that they are overshadowed by the Cubs.  It will always be that way.  It is just like the Angels trying to compete with the Dodgers, or the Mets and the Yankees.
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Personal rivalry, I don't know.  They are likely enjoying a good laugh over it.\n\nMatzusaka doesn't get the $51.1m.  That goes to his Japanese team if the Red Sox sign him.  Negotiations begin with him now.  If they fail to materialize in a contract, the Red Sox don't pay the $51.1m.\n\nIs he a superstar?  I don't know.  But I think he's the best fit for Boston in a year where there are no "name" free agents available.  Barry Zito is a left-handed fly-ball pitcher.  Their pitches tend to leave a lot of dents in the wall in left field, so he's not a good fit for them.\n\nConsider too - by signing in Boston, that creates some demand for broadcasting rights to Red Sox games as well as Red Sox memorabilia in Japan.  The Red Sox own their broadcasting network.  Do you think the Red Sox could recoup the $50+ million over the 3 or 4 years?  I do.
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The Yankees try to buy championships every year.  I see that $250 million payroll really work for 'em last year!  The White Sox won the World Series on the same amount of payroll for the team (about $96 million) as the Yankees first 6 starters in the Yankee line up!  Way to waste that money Steinbrenner!!!!
1170005
The American League teams are just better in general.  If you look at the stats over the years and even this year you will see it.  Plus the Red Sox, Yankees, Tigers, White Sox are all better then the National Leagues best team.
1035626
Because when he was there, it was almost like magic.  When the guy was on, he was ON.  He'd dominate hitters even during the time when steroids were rampant, he'd take the ball even when he couldn't lift his arm over his shoulder because it hurt so bad.  That guy gave everything for the Sox, then they decided not to offer him an extension...it was time for him to go.\n\nIf you're going to hate on him, you have to find another reason other than his hair.
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BOSOX NO.1 BABY\n\nThe Yankees is a suckass team you cant hate the players but the owner and the people in the front office. They have bought every championship that they have won.
1035146
Hear, Hear!! You are a prophet who sees not only the flaws in the fans who reason that the Yankees are the best, but also who sees into the future to see that nothing is going to change for them. So many of us will be enjoying the next 100 years while the Yankees continue to waste money trying to buy a pennant, living on their past glory, and falling flat on their faces.\n\nHave to call it as I see it too.
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This is a good question.  You can toss in Giants vs. Dodgers, too -- after all, they packed their rivalry and took it to the other Coast.\n\nHowever, despite the long history between Chicago and St. Louis, it is lost on most Americans, especially those outside those regional areas.\n\nAnd, as many of the responses have indicated, the rivalry between NY and Bsn is deeply rooted.   Geographically, it seems they're just next door.  And, more importantly, so many pennant races have gone down to the wire between the two clubs.\n\nChicago has not had great teams, year in & out.  When St. Louis went to the Fall Classic, they didn't square off with Chicago to get there.   The (loveable) Cubbies were often eliminated.   And, when Chicago was fighting for a pennant recently, they didn't have to get past St. Louis.\n\nOn the other hand, the Yankees and Red Sox are always 1-2. And, they've squared off in memorable playoffs and post-season encounters to get to the World Series.\n\nClearly, the answer is Yankees / Red Sox, which may also be THE greatest rivalry in all of professional sports.
1079633
How has everyone forgot about Duke - North Carolina? either that or Yankees - Sox (even tho its gettin old)
608945
Cause Sox fans have no life and it makes them feel better to get on the Yankees when numbers say it all.