Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Overboard Celebrations

I don't want to sound like a killjoy here. Any team making the post-season should be proud of their accomplishment. It's a long season and those who survive are worthy to celebrate.
However, the celebrations, to me are excessive at this point.
Last night, the Red Sox were eliminated from playoff contention so the Rays and the Yankees celebrated with champagne.
The Reds clinched the NL Central. This will be their first post-season appearance since 1995. They too celebrated with a wild champagne orgy in their clubhouse.
I personally think the champagne celebrations should be held for the World Series only.
That's the goal right, to celebrate a championship? Clinching the Wild Card or a Division title is just one step towards the ultimate goal.
So, if a team celebrates a Wild Card berth, a divisional series win then a league championship series win, they will have had three crazed champagne celebrations before the World Series. The winner of the World Series will be all "champagned out" by the time that comes. I could also see a player saying, "I never touched alcohol...but I became an alcoholic over the past month by partaking in champagne showers. I hope we don't make the playoffs next year."
I do think teams should celebrate post-season achievements. But those celebrations should be more subdued and tempered. Once a team wins the World Series, then go nuts. Until then, relax. Especially the Yankees. You've been there before. Act like it.

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