Because We Are A Democracy.....

One of our creative blog members has suggested that the Yankee losing streak be photo-supported, just as our recent six game winning streak was.  The idea, of course, is to de-base losing and, therefore, create a turnaround Ju-Ju to re-initiate winning.

A number of photos were submitted to characterize the latest two defeats.  The best of that group, in my view, is the following:

I do have a concern, however.

The Ju-Ju utilized for the winning streak " rewarded" victories ( in the artistic sense), and set the stage for a longer and longer run of victories.  The specific Ju-Ju reference authorizing winning streak extensions ( extracted from our own  "Magna Carta "of  Ju-Ju Rules, penned by El Duque himself ) is found in Section 301.b paragraphs 32, 33;  pages 109-110.

There is no such reference in " Ju-Ju Rules " for photo-supported losing streaks, as far as I know,  and the paragraphs cited above specifically make no reference to this idea at all.  So we shall need a live case, which can then be challenged in court, in order to establish precedent.  Following a court ruling, an amendment to " Ju-Ju Rules "can be applied for and granted.

 This is all highly procedural and expensive. Perhaps we have a cadre of Yankee fan attorneys out there, willing to take this case on a pro bono basis, because it is good for baseball.

In any case, everyone should buy this book, so we are all on a level playing field for discussions such as this.  The Magna Carta of " Ju-Ju Rules" is precedent setting, needless to say.

Morally and ethically, we must also consult the one living, original thinker in the field, El Duque.  The problem here is that he is a bit rigid and, occasionally, resolute.  Getting him to change or modify the " Rules" is tantamount to a constitutional amendment, ruled upon by a supreme court of one, with prejudice.

My personal issue is ( not being a constitutional lawyer) ; what is the context here?

By employing this technique, could we ( without intent or prior knowledge) be accidentally supporting, rather than defeating, an extended losing streak?  What if this turnaround approach encourages more failure, more profound impotence, and more injuries?  Worse, are we giving a bad name to hot dogs and hamburgers?

This is a touchy issue.  I was a judge in a previous lifetime, but this case is way out of my purview.  If you want me to try it, or authorize its initial use, please advise in the comments section.

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There is a game tonight.