... that for TWO consecutive years Mr. Steinbrenner couldn't buy himself a World Series?

Well, all I can say is:

Go White Sox... Go White Sox... Go White Sox... Go White Sox... Go White Sox... Go White Sox...
Go White Sox... Go White Sox... Go White Sox... Go White Sox... Go White Sox... Go White Sox...
Go White Sox... Go White Sox... Go White Sox... Go White Sox... Go White Sox... Go White Sox...
Go White Sox... Go White Sox... Go White Sox... Go White Sox... Go White Sox... Go White Sox...

Go White Sox... Go White Sox... Go White Sox... GO WHITE SOX!!!