As much as I hate to admit it, the Yankees were in the right in this situation. I absolutely hate the Yankees but can find no blame for this circumstance.

Information I have read from numerous baseball sites have reported that the Devil Rays were in communication with the Yankees to discuss possibly delaying or rescheduling the game in question. The League caught wind of this and contacted both clubs instructing them that the game will take place when and where originally scheduled. Effectively telling both teams to be there at 1pm to play the game.

The Devil Rays were not there in time. According to the rules of the game if a team is there and ready to play and the other team is not by the time the umpire is ready to begin the game then a forfeit should be given to the team ready to play. The Yankees were following the rules of the game so to ridicule them for doing so is not appropriate.

I can't help but think it was another opportunity for Steinbrenner to rub the league's nose in poop, he seems to enjoy every opportunity he gets to do so.

To continue to hate the yankees regardless is completely appropriate and acceptable!