10 Seemingly Optimistic Statements by a Yankee Fan That Actually Represent Suicidal Thinking

1. We're used to the Redsocks winning, so this doesn't hurt as much.
2. We'll replace Torre within two years.
3. Soon, we'll have a brand new stadium.
4. Pavano should be back after the all-star break.
5. We'll spend whatever it takes to keep A-Rod.
6. We have fine young players to package in a trade.
7. George won't take this defeat lying down.
8. Frank Thomas is available. Just imagine him platooning with Giambi!
9. Roger Clemens hasn't announced his retirement.
10. Manny Ramirez is right: Losing is not the end of the world.