Yankees Twitter is Trying to Bring Down New York's Admirable Start to MLB Season | TOMMY'S TAKES

Social media, as we've come to know over the years, is a leading reason why we cannot have nice things in this world.

We've seen how polarizing and detrimental these various digital platforms can be in the world of politics, and perhaps more importantly, they're making sports much less enjoyable. Gone are the days of kicking back with some chips and cola to relax and watch a game on Sunday night. What better way to digest sports than to be glued to Twitter all evening and having to be exposed to nauseating fan takes?

This was best exemplified during the Sunday Night Baseball matchup between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. The Bronx Bombers had already clinched the series and were going for the sweep, and they sit atop of the AL East with a comfortable cushion. But that wasn't good enough for the good ol' Yanks fans on Twitter.

Really? You've NEVER been more disappointed in a Yankees performance? You're on your last nerve with the 2.5-game division lead over the Rays and 8.5-game lead over the Red Sox?

Ah, but there's more. How about complaining about CC Sabathia, who was making his first start since coming off the injured list against a stacked lineup with its back against the wall?

Sabathia still had a quality start, allowing three runs over six innings. Regardless, how are you relying on him to come out and twirl a gem given the circumstances? If you are, you're living and dying by each day in a 162-game season, which is a maniacal way to exist.

And here come the Clint Frazier takes!

The man filling in for Aaron Judge can't play defense like Aaron Judge? What?! Yeah, let's send him to Pennsylvania so he can bat .350 there and be totally useless to the franchise in real terms.

In all seriousness, though, Frazier is downright bad in the field, but his bat has been good and he's come through at the plate numerous times. Fans have to take the good with the bad, and unless Frazier's defense in the outfield is costing the team games when they need wins the most, this should not be the focus. How about a 38-20 record with mostly role players getting the job done? Is that a good enough storyline for you?

Ah, yes, Sonny Gray's legendary tenure with the Yankees-- during which he literally contributed nothing and then smirked at the fanbase when he was booed off the field after yet another terrible outing against one of the worst teams in the MLB.

There's a time and place for criticism and uneasiness, Yankee fans. When you're 38-20, sit atop your division and have won 13 of your last 14 series, it's absolutely not the time. Find something else to whine about.