I present the top 27 reasons why the Yankees loss in the 2007 playoffs is even better then advertized in no particular order.

1. Doug Mientkiewicz will not be able to steal the 2007 World Series ball.

2. Derek Jeter can't show off his 5th World Series ring to every woman he ever meets.

3. We don't get to see 77 clips a game of Jeter's parents watching in the stands.

4. Alex Rodriguez can't meet up with his mistress in any more road trips.

5. No more Johnny Damon interviews.

6. No more Johnny Damon inspirational speeches.

7. No more postgame steroid injections for Jason Giambi.

8. Roger Clemens won't be able to throw a bat at anyone in another World Series.

9. Roger Clemens won't have to walk off the mound again at Yankee Stadium "for the last time."

10. We don't have to see Joba's dad crying in the stands again.

11. We don't have to see Joe Torre crying anymore after he wins yet another title.

12. Brian Cashman has to face down the angry Boss and discuss the disappointing season.

13. The Curse of A-Rod lives on.

14. No more Steinbrenner quotes before the games.

15. No more annoying roll calls before the game.

16. No more MOOSE calls.

17. We don't have to hear TBS constantly say, "this could be the last time we see (fill in the blank.)

18. No more John Sterling.

19. No more Suzyn Waldman.

20. No more Michael Kay pregame and postgame shows.

21. We don't have to listen through more stoic interviews from the entire team.

22. Jeter won't be screaming "We, We, We," constantly to the media.

23. A-Rod can't whine anymore about how he wishes he was Derek Jeter.

24. We don't have to watch McCarver and Buck drool over the Yankees talent.

25. Wilson Betemit will not be the next Aaron Boone.

26. There will not be an ESPN documentary on the 2007 season.

27. The Yanks will not win their 27th title...BOO HOO!