In reporting on the end of the Red Sox game last night, I heard chants of, "Yankees suck!" which I thought was thinking too far ahead. Joanna Esperas clarifies what went on:

I was at the O's-Red Sox game and just wanted to clarify what we were chanting. During the last few outs there was some sporadic chants about the NY American League ball club, but what I heard most was "We want Oakland!"

Good. The problem, of course is that if you denigrate the abilities of another team, and that team defeats you, then whatever you said must be more true about you. "We want Oakland!" is the right attitude to have. Recognize the greatness of others, and when you best them, you'll be great, too.

Joanna was also nice enough to send this picture (click on picture for a larger image):