Boston-born musician James Taylor revealed himself to be an undercover Yankees fan with his new ode to the 2004 World Series team, “Angels of Fenway.’’ Why else would he write such a hate-able, unfailingly mediocre song about the Red Sox?

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Taylor premiered the new song at Fenway last night for the Red Sox-Yankees game. It’s been 11 years since the Sox beat the Yankees in the ALCS and then went on to win the World Series. That’s just enough time for James Taylor to come up with a monotonous chord structure and some truly insightful, intriguing opinions about the Red Sox. Hot takes, like:

“She was born in 1918 last year that the Red Sox won. Back then when they sold the Babe something that they never shoulda ever have done.’’


Babe Ruth! Remember him? I don’t think he was ever mentioned during that World Series run. Have you ever considered what would have happened if Babe Ruth hadn’t been traded from the Red Sox? James Taylor has!

The 2004 ALCS win over the Yankees, after being down three games to none, sure was unlikely. James, you’ve had over a decade to think of a good analogy of how the Red Sox did it. What did you come up with?

“Oh my god, it was beyond belief, down three, needed four in a row. Holding on by the skin of our teeth, like a hungry dog on a bone.’’

We’re left with the chorus of the song, which coincidentally hits on the exact thoughts of everyone listening.

“Angels of Fenway, hear our prayer. We have been chasing [for no more James Taylor songs about the Red Sox]. We have been patient [that he please stop].’’

Brackets ours, obviously.

(h/t Deadspin)