Why does everyone hate the New York Yankees?
454194
Because they are haters.  No pun intended.  As for a tangible reason:  \n\n1) There are prevailing stereotypes regarding Northerners(Yankees).  This makes it convernient for people to hate the New York Yankees\n\n2) People think they are cheaters\n\n3) People dont like the "Power" that George Steinbrenner seemingly has.\n\n4)Because they win all the damn time!.............(-:
1121306
Because, most, not ALL of Yankees fans are complete idiots. For example, as a Mets fan and Yankee hater, I can still admit that Jeter is a GREAT shortstop and that Sheffield is a great player as well.  Yankees fans cant do that.  Yankee fans say, ohh yeah, Jaret Wright is better than Pedro Martinez, why? only because he's on the yankees.  Johnny Damon is better than Carlos Beltran they say, not true, they cant admit to anything because Yankees fans are morons.\n\nWell you know what, now the Kings are in QUEENS, get used to being the "Bums from the Bronx".\n\nBy the way, to the guy who posted this question, I commend you, you're one of the few, the proud, intelligent Yankees fans. Kudos.
1075709
Eventually the Jays are going to be the better team because their players are younger and are entering their prime years. The Yankees have a good team but the players are older and soon they'll be past their prime years. Also the Yankees are stuck with a lot of expensive and lengthy contracts that eventually will prevent them from signing new free agents for once.
788029
You've nailed it Jen.  The truth!!  All of these people who claim to disagree with you are just not being honest with themselves.  Of course they wish their teams were as successful as the Yankees.  What fan wouldn't?  The bottom line is that money or not the players still have to get the job done on the field.  Georgie is always talking about the Yankees not winning a world series in this century.  The fact is the Tigers haven't won still 1984.  So what is your point Georgie?  The Tigers are nothing more than a one hit wonder.  Big deal, you won a pennant.  You are all missing the point.  It's all about the legend of the Yankees and how it overshadows all of baseball.  No matter what the other teams do, it's still all about the Yankees and how your teams compare.  Some of you just have to make your hateful comments to relieve your frustration.  I think that's pitiful.  Instead of being mad at the Yankees what don't you turn to your own teams ownership and ask them why they don't put a winner on the field.  And don't give me this money crap.  All franchises have the money to buy anyone they want.  It's a matter of stepping up to the plate and doing it.  Obviously they don't have the guts.
654797
Theres nothing wrong with the NY Mets.U just hate them and are a Yankees fan.Mariano Rivera is no longer invinvcible.Randy Johnson has got problems that will hurt himself and The Yankees are no longer a dynasty.
512699
Ok I will admit I am a Yankees fan but I will try and give you my unbiased opinion. Derek Jeter is slightly overrated but he is still a great player. For one his defense is very overrated he is an average at best defender who tends to make a few exceptional plays a year that stick in peoples minds. His hitting though, for a shortstop is exceptional. He is one of the best offensive shortstops to every play baseball. Not the best but top 10. So far in his first 11 seasons he has hit .314 with 1936 hits, 1159 runs, 169 home runs, 763 RBI's and 215 steals. If he was able to keep up his current pace for 6 more years (very reasonable he will only be 37 then) he will have 3172 hits, 1897 runs, 277 home runs, 506 doubles, 1249 RBI and 353 steals. \n\nThat would place him 15th on the all time hits list 12 hits behind Cal Ripken. That would be the third most hits ever by a shortstop. And 6 more years is just a conservative estimate. He would be only the fourth person to retire with 3000 hits 500 doubles 200 home runs and 300 steals with Paul Molitor, Willie Mays and Rickey Henderson.\n\nShortstop has never really been a power hitters position so his 20 home runs a year is pretty good. The last thing that builds Jeter's legacy is his winning. He came up at the start of the Yankees run, he has played in the playoffs every year of his career (minus his initial short callup) and in the playoffs he has hit .307 with a .379 OBP and a .463 SLG\n\nSo I guess I agree with some of your points, he is a sub-par fielder and if he had played on the Pirates and not made all those playoffs he wouldnt be as well known. But he would still be a hall of famer. His numbers are great so far and if he can stay healthy he should end up with some very impressive numbers. Another reason a lot of people love him is the intangibles. He is the Yankees captain, he hustles on every single play, he has kept his nose clean and not gotten into any trouble. He is basically the all american pretty boy and everyone loves that. Whether this is worth 20 million a year I dont know. I dont think he is worth that much on the field but his marketing value probably makes up the difference. I hope that answered your question.
541725
Aw, c'mon.  How can you hate the Olde Towne Team?  It's okay to hate the Yankees, but it's morally wrong to hate the Red Sox.\n\n:)
991666
Being from Cleveland, I get to watch the sox play the tribe alot. Everyone in their order can hit. They also have a solid pitching staff. They have a great shot at winning it again. I picked them to win it all again at the beginning of the season (and I'm a huge Tribe fan!). They're good, really good. \n\nPS - Yankees suck. They have so many good players yet they can't seem to win a series...The sox are a much better team @ at a much lower payroll!!
1077316
He's done in the NL after this year. The legs make him an embarassment in the outfield, he doesn't have enough range to move to 1B, so I'd say if he wants a shot at Aaron's record he'll have to become a DH. His swing and demeanor both say he's a perfect fit in New York. Yankee Stadium has that short right field porch and he 'd be guaranteed at least 10-15 more homers there than just about any other AL park. And besides, I couldn't hate him more, he might as well go to my least favorite team of all time, the whiners of NY
59680
Dear fellow Met fan: I hate the Yankees because the BOSS spends oodles of money on players who don't bring him a championship. Back in the day before Steinbrenner got Giambi, ARod, etc; Jeter, Tino Martinez and Paul O'Neill helped bring the Yanks to multiple titles. I guess I don't hate the Yankees all that much, but I seriously dislike them. When the BOSS is out, then I'll give them a little more respect. The same respect I have for guys like Joe Torre.
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.
796524
because they also root for Red sox and they suck too just like the cubs. both are sorry teams\n\nCheers!!
615961
I'm from NY, but i hate the Yankees. Red Sox man!!!
1152042
Yeah I LOVE the Yankees! They rule the school! They always will! Derek Jeter is so awesome. And I absolutely HATE the Red Sox. They could all die for all I care!
988059
yeah well yankees suck all the way there the worst team on earth and deserve to burn in hell because they think there so awsome yeah well thats alot or s h i t about yankees from a redsoxs lovin 11 year old and i started likeing baseball about a year ago and i found a great team and i realy dont no
372042
The Yankees!!  Unlike a lot of the band wagoners that have answered here, I like the Yankees because of their history, not only winning championships, but their history in the game.  Whenever you think baseball, you think of the Yankees, love them or hate them, they are on your mind.
454570
I lived in Buffalo and I totally hate the yankees. Who ever they are playing I will automatically root for the other team. they have bought way to many championships. I always root for the underdog. Go figure, growing up in Buffalo. Go sabres.