Hank Steinbrenner dissing Red Sox fans

On ESPN.com, Hank Steinbrenner or as Jim Rome says, "George Jr." says that this is "Yankees Country" and that the Yankees will finish out on top and "Restore order to the Universe" in reference to the "Red Sox Nation" tag.

Who is this guy think he is? The Emperor? Well, I guess he's just like his old man.

Where's the diss?

He said worse then that lol

To quote Hank...

"Red Sox Nation?" What a bunch of [expletive] that is," he said in an interview with The New York Times' Play magazine. "That was a creation of the Red Sox and ESPN, which is filled with Red Sox fans.

"Go anywhere in America and you won't see Red Sox hats and jackets, you'll see Yankee hats and jackets. This is a Yankee country. We're going to put the Yankees back on top and restore the universe to order."

"Go anywhere in America and you won't see Red Sox hats and jackets, you'll see Yankee hats and jackets. This is a Yankee country. We're going to put the Yankees back on top and restore the universe to order."

Jaysonguy

Jackets? Who in the hell wears JACKETS with sports tags on them anymore? Starter jackets died witht he 90's. Jesus hank, wake up!

ESPN was partly behind the creation of Red Sox Nation?

What the heck is Hank babbling about? :|

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]"Go anywhere in America and you won't see Red Sox hats and jackets, you'll see Yankee hats and jackets. This is a Yankee country. We're going to put the Yankees back on top and restore the universe to order."

Just_Osmo

Jackets? Who in the hell wears JACKETS with sports tags on them anymore? Starter jackets died witht he 90's. Jesus hank, wake up!

I think I might make a sig like yours for the Giants. 14-6 isn't 18-0, but I can have some fun with the losses.

One thing is clear, there are a lot of bandwagon jumpers in the "Red Sox Nation". I have spent most of my life living all over the west coast and one thing you hardly see is someone wearing Red Sox gear. And usually if you do it is because they don't like the Yankees so they go with their nemesis instead. Everyone seems to wear Yankees stuff since they are the name brand team, and when they were winning World Series trophies in the late 90's people every where were hopping on their wagon. That is nothing new, and will keep happening.

Is it a big coincidence that when the Sox won the series in 04 there were countless people wearing their **** and bragging about how great "their" team is? Never-mind that I never have seen them support the RedSox or wear any of their stuff their entire lives till that point in time. That **** pisses me off, I have great admiration for those who are true fans and support their teams through the good times and bad.

Their rivalry is great for baseball, and makes things more interesting, but the media uses it way too much to stir up controversy over nothing. Stuff will be said from both teams, and its all just talk.

This was great, the "restore the universe to order" gave me a good chuckle. Even the Yankee fans I talked to today were a bit stunned. :lol:CrimzonTide

Thats what I was taken a back by...what audacity to make such a comment! It really does make him sound like Emperor Palpatine.

When I think of "Red Sox Nation", I simply think of the fans that cheer for them. I never assumed it encompassed the whole country and that the Red Sox were "America's Team".

I don't think the comment was a big deal.

I actually agree with the first paragraph. ESPN is full of Sox fans, and they did just create the stupid "Red Sox Nation" thing. RSN consists of a bunch of bandwagon fans all over the country that started buying Sox gear after they won the WS 4 years ago. It makes me sick, but it's no worse than the previous "Yankee Nation" that did the same thing when the Yanks were winning in the 90s. That being said, there is just as much Sox gear as there is Yanks gear around the country. The fact is, though, that there shouldn't be any gear of either team outside there respective regions.

Where does the people who are out of state buy those Sox jerseys from? Other than online, it's really hard to find other team's jerseys in stores. I got my Ichiro jersey when my brother went to Seattle. Couldn't find it anywhere close by.

Where does the people who are out of state buy those Sox jerseys from? Other than online, it's really hard to find other team's jerseys in stores. I got my Ichiro jersey when my brother went to Seattle. Couldn't find it anywhere close by.

manningbowl135

Yankees suck. Red Sox suck. Blue Jays are taking the AL East.UssjTrunks

October without the Yankees or the Red Sox...That's never happened since I've followed baseball. However, I would love to see the Blue Jays surprise everyone and take the division crown. It's very unlikely imo, but it would be awesome.

[QUOTE="manningbowl135"]

Where does the people who are out of state buy those Sox jerseys from? Other than online, it's really hard to find other team's jerseys in stores. I got my Ichiro jersey when my brother went to Seattle. Couldn't find it anywhere close by.

UssjTrunks

That's true, I'm in the Midwest and I see Yanks/BoSox jerseys everywhere. It's harder to find Cardinals and White Sox memorabilia than it is to find Yanks/Sox stuff.

I actually agree with the first paragraph. ESPN is full of Sox fans, and they did just create the stupid "Red Sox Nation" thing. RSN consists of a bunch of bandwagon fans all over the country that started buying Sox gear after they won the WS 4 years ago. It makes me sick, but it's no worse than the previous "Yankee Nation" that did the same thing when the Yanks were winning in the 90s. That being said, there is just as much Sox gear as there is Yanks gear around the country. The fact is, though, that there shouldn't be any gear of either team outside there respective regions.

murlow12

[QUOTE="murlow12"]

I actually agree with the first paragraph. ESPN is full of Sox fans, and they did just create the stupid "Red Sox Nation" thing. RSN consists of a bunch of bandwagon fans all over the country that started buying Sox gear after they won the WS 4 years ago. It makes me sick, but it's no worse than the previous "Yankee Nation" that did the same thing when the Yanks were winning in the 90s. That being said, there is just as much Sox gear as there is Yanks gear around the country. The fact is, though, that there shouldn't be any gear of either team outside there respective regions.

BeanTownBrown86

We're talking about red sox fans outside of boston are made up of alot of bandwagon 04 fans.

ESPN was partly behind the creation of Red Sox Nation?

What the heck is Hank babbling about? :|

Dutch_Mix

It's true though.

East coast

Sports

Propaganda

Network

Everytime the Yankees and Red Sox play they make it seem it's like the second comming of christ. :|

I'm pretty sick of it.

[QUOTE="Dutch_Mix"]

ESPN was partly behind the creation of Red Sox Nation?

What the heck is Hank babbling about? :|

HurricaneHugo

It's true though.

East coast

Sports

Propaganda

Network

Everytime the Yankees and Red Sox play they make it seem it's like the second comming of christ. :|

I'm pretty sick of it.

Agreed. Sox-Yanks are a great rivalry, but they are way overhyped by the media. There are many other rivalries in baseball that are just as good, but they don't receive the attention.

[QUOTE="HurricaneHugo"][QUOTE="Dutch_Mix"]

ESPN was partly behind the creation of Red Sox Nation?

What the heck is Hank babbling about? :|

guitarman89

It's true though.

East coast

Sports

Propaganda

Network

Everytime the Yankees and Red Sox play they make it seem it's like the second comming of christ. :|

I'm pretty sick of it.

Agreed. Sox-Yanks are a great rivalry, but they are way overhyped by the media. There are many other rivalries in baseball that are just as good, but they don't receive the attention.

The storyline was very compelling, especially when the Red Sox were "cursed" and just couldn't beat the Yankees when it counted before 2004. Millions of people watch the games when these two play and tickets are difficult to come by. Unless the teams become mediocre, you're still going to hear a lot about this rivalry. Especially from ESPN which I can't stand watching anymore.

[QUOTE="UssjTrunks"][QUOTE="manningbowl135"]

Where does the people who are out of state buy those Sox jerseys from? Other than online, it's really hard to find other team's jerseys in stores. I got my Ichiro jersey when my brother went to Seattle. Couldn't find it anywhere close by.

guitarman89

That's true, I'm in the Midwest and I see Yanks/BoSox jerseys everywhere. It's harder to find Cardinals and White Sox memorabilia than it is to find Yanks/Sox stuff.

I been all over wisconsin and illinois and havent seen any of those. Seen more Patriot and Cowboy stuff.

[QUOTE="guitarman89"][QUOTE="UssjTrunks"][QUOTE="manningbowl135"]

Where does the people who are out of state buy those Sox jerseys from? Other than online, it's really hard to find other team's jerseys in stores. I got my Ichiro jersey when my brother went to Seattle. Couldn't find it anywhere close by.

mrgab

That's true, I'm in the Midwest and I see Yanks/BoSox jerseys everywhere. It's harder to find Cardinals and White Sox memorabilia than it is to find Yanks/Sox stuff.

I been all over wisconsin and illinois and havent seen any of those. Seen more Patriot and Cowboy stuff.

I've been out in the West Coast and I can't say I've seen Yank and Red Sox stuff at all.

did any of you see that the red sox made hank steinbrenner a member of the red sox nation and they are sending him a membership card and everything haha. i think that is hilariousKFrandsen2

I'd like to see his reaction when he opens those.

did any of you see that the red sox made hank steinbrenner a member of the red sox nation and they are sending him a membership card and everything haha. i think that is hilariousKFrandsen2

Yeah it is on ESPN.com

[QUOTE="KFrandsen2"]did any of you see that the red sox made hank steinbrenner a member of the red sox nation and they are sending him a membership card and everything haha. i think that is hilariousJaybird36

Yeah it is on ESPN.com

Yeah I just heard about it on ESPN about an hour ago. Kinda funny.

I don't see what the big deal is the Yankees and Red Sox are rivals.gatorforlife07

Its not, but its what he said "restoring order to the universe" which makes it so unbelievable.

[QUOTE="gatorforlife07"]I don't see what the big deal is the Yankees and Red Sox are rivals.Los9090

Its not, but its what he said "restoring order to the universe" which makes it so unbelievable.

Why is it unbelievable? It's just some trash talk in response to Epstein. The Sox lived in the shadow of the Yankees from the Babe Ruth trade up to '04, so as owner he wants the Yanks back on top again. Breaking news, a Steinbrenner has an ego. Let's play some games!

[QUOTE="mrgab"][QUOTE="guitarman89"][QUOTE="UssjTrunks"][QUOTE="manningbowl135"]

Where does the people who are out of state buy those Sox jerseys from? Other than online, it's really hard to find other team's jerseys in stores. I got my Ichiro jersey when my brother went to Seattle. Couldn't find it anywhere close by.

Los9090

That's true, I'm in the Midwest and I see Yanks/BoSox jerseys everywhere. It's harder to find Cardinals and White Sox memorabilia than it is to find Yanks/Sox stuff.

I been all over wisconsin and illinois and havent seen any of those. Seen more Patriot and Cowboy stuff.

I've been out in the West Coast and I can't say I've seen Yank and Red Sox stuff at all.

[QUOTE="Los9090"][QUOTE="mrgab"][QUOTE="guitarman89"][QUOTE="UssjTrunks"][QUOTE="manningbowl135"]

Where does the people who are out of state buy those Sox jerseys from? Other than online, it's really hard to find other team's jerseys in stores. I got my Ichiro jersey when my brother went to Seattle. Couldn't find it anywhere close by.

murlow12

That's true, I'm in the Midwest and I see Yanks/BoSox jerseys everywhere. It's harder to find Cardinals and White Sox memorabilia than it is to find Yanks/Sox stuff.

I been all over wisconsin and illinois and havent seen any of those. Seen more Patriot and Cowboy stuff.

I've been out in the West Coast and I can't say I've seen Yank and Red Sox stuff at all.

agreed you see red sox and yankee stuff all over CA

Well if the cub curse ends, next up will be the Indians.mrgab

No, it'd be the all-encompassing Seattle curse.

[QUOTE="mrgab"]Well if the cub curse ends, next up will be the Indians.Oleg_Huzwog

No, it'd be the all-encompassing Seattle curse.

Indians havent won the Series since 1948, Seattle got a team 1969 (as the Pilots if I remember correctly)

[QUOTE="Los9090"]

[QUOTE="gatorforlife07"]I don't see what the big deal is the Yankees and Red Sox are rivals.viberooni

Its not, but its what he said "restoring order to the universe" which makes it so unbelievable.

Why is it unbelievable? It's just some trash talk in response to Epstein. The Sox lived in the shadow of the Yankees from the Babe Ruth trade up to '04, so as owner he wants the Yanks back on top again. Breaking news, a Steinbrenner has an ego. Let's play some games!

Because it just sounds arrogant and stupid.

[QUOTE="Oleg_Huzwog"]

[QUOTE="mrgab"]Well if the cub curse ends, next up will be the Indians.mrgab

No, it'd be the all-encompassing Seattle curse.

Indians havent won the Series since 1948, Seattle got a team 1969 (as the Pilots if I remember correctly)

Can't forget about the Astros either. They have never won a World Series since becoming a MLB team in 1965.