For as long as I have been able to comprehend sports, I have never fully understood booing. Why degrade when clearly the player needs support? They're like toddlers potty training. They need positive reinforcement.
Could the fate of my Yankees have been swayed by a little post season jeering? I think so. It definitely didn't do any good. Soft hearted guys like Nick Swisher and Robbie Cano were affected, for sure.
They're still young guys, most of these athletes. You tell me where in the world have you ever been told "You suck!" a hundred times and turned around and did your job incredibly. How would YOU feel? And, yes, they make millions to play a game so many of us would play for free, but there's a reason they're getting paid and we're not.
I'm not saying baby them, but can we just stick to a solid "boo" and not personal attacks on family? In what household did you grow up in? Tell me when it's ever ok to throw insults to people, especially people we don't even know. I know, as fans, most feel like players are property to be owned and sold, but they're still PEOPLE.
And, call me crazy, but I'm pretty sure the actual player that you're booing is beating himself up enough and wondering what you're wondering. "What is the problem?" "What am I doing wrong?" So...seriously, what good does it do to put that on someone when they're most likely giving it to themselves?
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