Hey, LaMonica - ill-timed slam of the Tampa Bay Rays and their beloved ballpark. Those same Rays just dumped the Yankees into the AL East cellar with a 5-2 thumping in hallowed Tropicana Field.
But now is not a time to beat on the last-place Pinestripers and their approximately $876 million payroll. No, no. Now is a time to reflect on the glory of the first place Rays, who are a full game up in the standings heading into late May. It's time to remember all-time franchise home run leader Aubrey Huff (128). Time to bask in the glow of all time saves leader Roberto Hernandez. Yeah, there's no shame in being dumped into last place by a club with this kind of tradition. (To be fair, most of the TB's offensive records are held by Carl Crawford, a legit superstar.)
Let's not lose sight of the real story here: the Yanks are in the cellar. Enjoy it, Yanks fans - you're boys have earned it.
--Whittle