Raise your hand if you’re surprised the World Series is still going on, and that the Blue Jays are just nine innings away from breaking the Dodgers’ hearts. Don’t be embarrassed, I didn’t see it coming, either.
My network of Yankees fans — the ones who promised to forget about baseball until pitchers and catchers report for spring training — have circled back to (sort of) root for Toronto.
It’s a Don Mattingly thing. As one hardcore explained, “He gave so much joy to millions. He deserves (a ring).”
The loyalty to the former Yankees captain supersedes the offense taken at Vlad Guerrero Jr.’s mocking “Da Yankees looooose!” after the AL Division Series shocker.
It’s not forgotten, but remember, it’s a Dodgers thing, too. No one I know likes them.
Still, it’s not a requirement to hav

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