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The conversation shifts from despair to hope, pondering whether young fans like Cooper will witness Yankees’ success in their lifetime. While expressing skepticism, Chris mentions other local and national teams—Patriots, Celtics, Dodgers—that have recently enjoyed victories, suggesting optimism for other franchises’ future success.
Discussion about team loyalty brings out humor and irony, particularly regarding children’s team choices. Schustster shares pride in her son’s team, Michigan, despite setbacks, and makes light of her adoptive loyalty to Michigan’s sports teams, even though she didn’t attend that school.