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Originally posted by KSig RC
I think the most overlooked thing is that nearly every Yankees player watched the ceremony from the dugout, and even with the beanballs and blown saves this year, it's all been 'within the rules' of those activities (obviously no one meant to hit Jeter in the head). There's a lot of respect in the rivalry now (between the players, obviously not between the fans) - it looks like the Sox breaking through was the best thing to happen to the biggest rivalry in baseball. Amazing.
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A group of the Yankees (Jeter and Torre included) were actually on the top step politely clapping for the Sox. Say what you will about Jeter (as he has his share of haters here in Boston), the guy is a class act.
There really does seem to be a new respect between the teams - while there are bouts of hostility (centered around A-Rod opening his mouth), it's not exactly the Munson-Fisk days when there was a fight every series.
This is exactly what I love about baseball.