Fans divided over Series

by Tim Boggs
FOR THE POST

For those who have been hiding under a rock, the World Series started Saturday between the New York Yankees and the New York Mets. For the first time since 1956 two New York teams are in the World Series.

This is not the first Subway Series though. Twelve other Series between two New York teams took place before 1956. Previous all-New York World Series have included such greats as Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio and Willie Mays.

As to who will win the Subway Series, New Yorkers are divided.

The Mets fans want to see the Yankees lose miserably to get payback for the heated battles that took place between the two teams during the regular season.

The tension between the two teams arose when Yankees ace, Roger Clemens, beaned Mets slugger, Mike Piazza in the head with a pitch this year that sent him falling to the ground. The quarreling continued into Game Two Sunday night when Roger Clemens apparently threw a part of Mike Piazzas broken bat back at Piazza that lead to both benches clearing.

"I hope the Mets can get some revenge after their losing season to the Yankees this year," Ohio University freshman Jeff Frimel said. "I also want to see Clemens bat at Shea Stadium, but I don't know if that will happen."

The Yankees on the other hand want to win their third straight World Series and continue a 12-game Series winning-streak coming into this year's Fall Classic.

Long time Yankees fan, Bobby George, an OU freshman, said he has no doubt which team will win the series.

"I know the Yankees will win," George said. "It is just a question of how many games it takes, preferably four."

Many people seem to be disenchanted by the Series this year because of the New York monopoly. Some fans said they find it hard to root for either New York team.

"I have no interest in the Series this year because it is a Subway series," OU sophomore Aaron Richards said. "So I don't really care who wins."

On the other hand, the fact that it is the first Subway Series in 44 years does interest some.

"I think the idea of an all New York series does make it more interesting," said OU sophomore Tracy Thomas. "I am hoping that the Mets win though."

Not only are the fans finding it hard to travel to the games but so are the teams. The fans can hop on either the No.4 or No.7 trains to get to the game, but considering the rivalry between the teams, the players know it would not be smart to travel with the general public. So the NYPD will be providing a police escort for both of the teams, and may cause a bit of a traffic problem.