Tampa, of course, is the spring home of the New York Yankees. Owner George Steinbrenner, to be sure, has been a generous force for good, much of it behind the scenes, for our area for years. And the Boss, 79, no longer robust and more of a sentimental figure, is a big winner again. Indeed, the Yankees, in a classy gesture, dedicated their 27th World Series title to the Palma Ceia resident.
And yet, rooting for the Yankees remains a reach. Too much money; too many rules that don’t apply to others – most notably the Tampa Bay Rays. It’s like rooting for Exxon or reveling in Goliath smack-downs. Can’t do it.