4 vs. 7: Subway Series 2013

The most wonderful time of the baseball season is back in action this evening on Memorial Day in Flushing, Queens, as the Yankees will travel down to play the Mets at Citi Field for a two game away and home series in the next four days. Now, nothing compares to the Yanks/Sawx rivalry, but the Subway Series represents bragging rights. The Yanks have been the better team for a few decades, but the performance from the players are enhanced to a more professional skill. These two boroughs of the Queens and Bronx resemble the only remaining New York rivalry in baseball. It has been nearly sixty years since the Brooklyn Dodgers fought against Manhattan's New York Giants, and with the Bronx Bombers as well. We all remember the World Series match-ups between the three teams in numerous scenarios. These three teams were not only a few miles apart; they were the dominant clubs of the league. What makes a rivalry so special is the rich history between the loyal fans and teams. The Mets replaced the Dodgers in the nineteen-sixties, and the Mets have brought new generations of fans into their fan base to this day. Since the World Series title won in 1986, it seems as if the Mets have been cursed with failure and defeat. In 1999, they were inches away from returning to the Fall Classic, and in 2000, the Subway Series was renewed with a Yankee victory in five games. Yankees and Mets fan hate each other, but also show respect towards one another. Luckily, the Mets have not been able to brag because of the lack of talent, and personally, I've grown tired of making fun of the Mets. They're a lousy club and I have nothing left to say about them. All I can say is that if you love your team, you will stay true to them through hardship. New York Met's fans are as loyal as a baseball fan can be. Their time will come soon, you just need to keep the faith.

It's never a bad time to play the Mets, but with Hughes and Phelps pitching
two of the four games, I can't help but to be a little skeptical. The Yanks get to see rookie phenom Matt Harvey this week, and I'm excited  to see this kid's bag of tricks on the rubber. Hopefully there will be no more injuries (knock on wood), and that these games will be high scoring for some nice Memorial Day fun for the fans. Go Yanks! Muck the Fets!

A salute to all the veterans who have served for our country to protect our freedoms. God Bless America. Thank you.