why can't the yankees win the world series?
457071
they are a bunch of over-paid egomaniacs.
444730
YANKEES!!? HA! you'r kidding me guys... the Mets are doing a hell of a job and I think they can pose as a serious threat.. Hopefully it doesn't mean that they'll end up in a race spending as much money as the team from the Bronx does.
599496
Yankees. 27 World Series Championships. Mantle, Ruth, Dimaggio, Jeter, A-Rod, Yogi... can't beat their history.
174080
because they are just so darn good and people are tired of getting beat.\n\nGO YANKEES!!!!!!
1107721
i hate the damn Yankees, every year thy try to buy a World Series Championship by signing all these superstars, its funny tho how thy keep failing.
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.
445653
One of the main reasons could be that the Cubs haven't been in the World Series since 1945, and they haven't won a Championship since 1908.  Plus the fact that the Cubs have only won 2 World Series compared to the Cardinals 9.  It's been almost 100 years since the Cubs have even seen a Championship (well 98 years to be exact), while the Cardinals last one was in 1982.  Not to mention the Cards were just in the Series in 2004 and have a lot greater chance of returning than the Cubs.  Does anybody else think this whole "curse" is real, or just some lame ass excuse to be a piss poor team?  I'm thinking it's more the second one than the first.  Every year at least 1, 2, or even 3 of their star players gets hurt, come on they just get scared and don't want to look like fools so they get hurt on purpose to save face.  Our new stadium could be another reason.  They need a new stadium, but who's going to support a losing team and reward them for being a bunch of losers?  Especially now with the White Sox just winning a Championship, the Cubs are going to be in that dump they call Wrigley Field forever.I think they're also jealous of the fact that the Cardinals have the best fans in the WORLD!  Maybe they should go and find a witch doctor to help take away their so called "curse".  Probably still woulcn't help, especially when they have to deal with a Championship caliber team such as the Cards.  I have a great idea: Why don't we set up a petition for the Cubs organization to get sent down to the minor leagues!
83011
The Yankees always reload.  As always, they will be in contention throughout the season.  However, they will face some heavy competition from Boston and Toronto.  Yes Toronto.  The Blue Jays have ponied up and signed some key free agents.\n\nThe Yankees always have plenty of offense with a rotisserie type lineup of bats.  Their biggest weakness has been starting pitching.  The Yankees used 14 different starting pitchers last year\n\nRandy Johnson is another year older.  Which Mike Mussina is going to show up?  The one from the first half or second half of last year.  Shawn Chacon does not have much of a track record.  Wang is young and unproven.  Carl Pavano had problems last year adjusting to the American League and shoulder problems.\n\nMy final prediction is that they take the division.  With the AL Wild Card coming from the AL East.
899711
no they are the team that won the world series with the worst regular season record...jeter said it best ...."sometimes the best team doesn't always win".....the yankees have made the playoffs every year since 1995 and have won four since then no other team can make that claim...cardinals the best?....hardly
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.
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It is true that they're the hottest team in baseball right now, and I like their chances of staying hot throughout the year.  They're pitching has been on fire recently, and some young prospects have emerged which is also a good sign.  Combine that with the timely hitting of David Ortiz and they should be able to make a World Series run.
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They're in a very tough division with the Braves, Mets and Nationals.\n\nTake it from a Yankee fan, losing Billy Wagner and gaining Tom Gordon isnt going to help.  He chokes under pressure like nobody's business.\n\nRyan Howard, Chase Utley, Bobby Abreu and Pat Burrell will have to step up and carry the offense, and Jimmy Rollins needs to become a force at the top of the order for the Phils to go anywhere this year.
350340
The Cubs are always teasing when they beat anyone. The team will never win as long as they are owned by a corporation that only cares about profits. The team has more money than anybody, other than the Yankees, and they refuse to spend it on more pitching which is desperately needed in Wrigley.
922514
haha good logic... go yanks!\n\nalso, half the people who have answered this question are idiots.  the yankees did not have close to a 350 million dollar payroll. shut up.  you're also an idiot because there is a "salary cap"-- it's called the 20% penalty that we pay each year for being over the $200 million limit.  and also, i agree with the person who said that they are sick of one-year wonder teams.  guess what, cardinals fan, you guys choked on a BIG dick in 2004 in the world series.  what happened there?  everybody talks about the yankees losing to the sox but that was a pretty big choke on st. louis' part.  in fact as i recall, they were ahead a combined 4 innings or so throughout that whole series.  so congratulations, you beat the fucking tigers who were able to overtake a ragtag, piecemeal yankee lineup in the division series that was different from the closing day roster.\n\nand tigers fans, enjoy this series loss cause it's the closest you're going to get for a long time.  we just took three of your best farm pitchers, and what did you get in return?  cortizone boy and his enormous contract.  he's gonna retire in 2 years anyway, so that was a great investment on your part.  i agree with the person who said that it's ridiculous to be "happy we made it."  but i guess no one but a yankees fan would understand that, because no team has ever been or ever will be as dominant as we are.\n\nin summation, you're all a bunch of mediocre fans with a mediocre knowledge of the game who root for mediocre teams.  go yankees.
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I hope it is because those die hard Yankee fans need a lift after seeing this year's team falling behind. Of course, they live in the past anyway.\n\nGo Red Sox!!
498118
Shoot since its still May I don't see anyone IN the world series. Baseball is a long season pal.  And the Giants? Honestly?\n\nPS Giants are in LAST PLACE in the NL West.
1033253
Yes, I agree. Torre's corporate management style has run it's course. The guys just do not seem to be having fun anymore. They always seem like guys just going to work, there's no fire. If you look at the rivals, the Mets are having a blast, they're always smiling & laughing, and they're having fun. Same with the Red Sox, especially the 2004 Red Sox, laughing & winning. It's a game, not just a business. \n\nI also agree re Sweet Lou, he would definitely bring some life to the Yankees, there might be some drama (there always is w/Pinella), but he would shake things up. Besides, Steinbrenner always likes hiring people from his past, and Steinbrenner & Lou have the history.