long time, first time, YC. from one knowledgeable female baseball fan to another - don't let the meanies get you down. it's 2008, but i feel like it's still kind of hard to be taken seriously as a fan if you're a woman. i read a lot of yankees/baseball blogs, and yours is one of my favorites. keep it up!

Anybody that calls you ugly is blind. You're very hot! Anybody that makes a rude comment about somebody's health problems is just an ass.

Andy in VA

Don't let the idiots get to you. You're definitely one of the well-informed baseball fans and an entertaining writer. Keep up the good work. We're rooting for you.

i read this everyday but i dont think i've ever commented. anyways, that took a lot of guts to share and i just pretty much think youre awesome. thanks for the blog and you rock!

That was brave of you to admit all of that. As one of your readers, I find it admirable that you realized you had problems and dealt with them in a respectable manner. I'm sure other commenters here will agree in saying we wish you the best in keeping those problems from coming back and that we hope to see more of your great work.

YC....keep a tough upper lip lady! You are crazy if you think you are not attractive. You kick ass lady, and I bet you take names! Enjoy 2008, and if you ever get to Iowa...email me! I know IOWA....Yes I am the Idiot Out Wandering Around!

YC, I haven't been reading as much lately cause I've been trying to get back with my blog and I don't know what has happened here but, ignore those people. People are dumb and anyone who would say you lack attractiveness must be blind. Seriously. Keep up the good work, and of course, Go Yankees!

What doesn't pull you down makes you stronger.

As a blogger on various sites, I've been subjected to pretty nasty stuff, even to the point where my innocent, sweet, 6-year-old daughter was used as a target.

F--K these people -- just keep your chin up. You are awesome, and your posts are awesome. Never forget that.

Hello Yankees Chick, long time reader first time poster. Your post has spurred me into action, or at least out of silence.

I just thought I would comment that your blog is an excellent mix of wit, charm and knowledge, which is severely lacking in the baseball blogosphere. Reading and participating on blogs is the only way I interact with fellow baseball lovers as I don't know a single person who understands the rules of baseball, let alone watches it.

Don't let the views of a few mindless cretins change the way you do things around here, I - for one - get a lot of pleasure out of reading your blog. Here's hoping you and your father remain happy and healthy.

Wow Maureen, what a courageous post. I'm sitting here with my jaw on the floor.

I'm glad you're doing better and keep fighting the fight!

Drew

Always remember its hard to soar like an eagle when your surrounded by vultures. PS: I know who the person who is attacking you but I didn't think anyone with an IQ of 25 could use a computer.

Greetings dear YC, your excellent blog has helped me endure this far too long winter without baseball... Concerning those silly personal attack, don't even bother, they are A--holes ! You have gratitude and support from a reader thousands miles away (Taiwan) ! May health , joy and wealth fulfill your home.

Maureen,
I've only recently found your blog, but I do enjoy it immensely. You do know your stuff when it comes to baseball in general, and our beloved Yanks in particular.
I am glad to know that you are dealing with your issues. You didn't need to share as it's none of our business. But know that there are people that are concerned, even if we've never met you!
As for the haters, unfortunately you really can't do much about that. Sometimes, people can just be incredibly stupid (remind me to share some stories of the 'wonderful fans' at the Dodgers/Red Sawx game at the Coliseum sometime). You're a better person than they can ever be.

Keep on blogging and sharing your oh, so unique perspective on the Yankee Universe! We'll keep reading!
Best,
Phil

Anon: please email me regarding the person responsible for this shit... would very much like to hear more :)

info@yankeeschick.com

Dear Maureen:

Surely, you know you're attractive.

Grrl, this is why those pathetic LOSERS lashed out, CUZ you got it going on.

See, these chumps get one good look at you, and BOOOM: jealously, envy, vulnerability -- all the elements underlying their self-loathing -- automatically ignite.

To numb their self-made subordination, the dregs reflexively strike outward

Now, I say this objectively, cuz:

1. I've seen this happen a million times (attacking women, including my sisters, for good looks);

2. I live in California, and I'm already a blog-hero, so I have no personal agenda;

3. this is my first post on this site (no prior relationship).

► Here’s a well written essay tackling the age old subject.

► Also, as for boobies, click on my name, and scroll down, I tweak the topic.

► Also, kick ya heels up, pop one open and enjoy these clips:

► Letterman visits Spring Training (2008) - Link

► Brand New ESPN/Yankee Parody Commercial - Link

► Fan Freak Over the Rainout - Link

► Riot at DC Stadium - Link

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Sorry to hear that someone decided to try to tear you down. Tough to but that in the past. Not to be pandering, but I have enjoyed your blog since finding it last season and will continue to read it. I really do enjoy the female point of view.
As for your health issues, I am glad that you are overcoming them and being open about discussing them. We all have skeltons in our closets. Please keep up the good work.

Don't let the dicks keep you down. YC has become one of my regular rota, along with RAB, NoMaas, the Banter, Arseblog and TrueHoop. Keep up the good work, please, and keep in mind that people are jealous of success.

MC

I guess I'm called a lurker. I read your site on a regular basis, after all it's on my top bookmarks, actually you're on the bar! Dam that's top if I've ever heard. lol

Anyhow a longtime lurker first time writer and I just wanted to show you my support for what you do on here for us Yankees fans and in your personal life. Thank you for sharing and please don't ever let some of these dummies get to you. To go what you're going through and have gone through just shows us your strength that you're able to contribute to such an amazing site. Keep your head up!

My best from San Diego! El Cajon to be exact....you know....home of the F150 and Jimmie Johnson. lol

Damien

That was brave of you to put your health issues out there. A lot of women struggle with similar problems and everytime someone can be open about it others can see that they are not alone. Thanks for sharing that. As for the comments about you being ugly....all I can say is whoever said that is mother fucking blind.