Check Your Ego at the Door

I've had my share of frustrating and saddening moments as a Yankee fan. Never would you think you'd hear the words "Yankees" and "frustrating" in the same sentence from a fan. The ridiculous expectation of winning a World Series every year isn't from cockiness, it's embedded in our head. Part of the Yankee tradition is greatness; fans can't help their championship hopes. Of course 2001 was difficult. The timing of 9/11 and coming off of three straight titles, the story would've written itself. Losing to the Marlins in 2003 was a failure of epic proportions. And every year since acquiring A-Rod has been an asswhip. When you have arguably the greatest player in the game, you're supposed to win constantly.

But, Alex Rodriguez has always displayed his self-centered demeanor.