You really need to check any list of most popular and/or most valuable sports teams and check out where the Yankees are on said list.
Then check out where the Mets are ranked. Allow yourself some time when checking for the Mets.
It's good to be the king.
because, like yourself, many people just root for a team with a history of winning, makes yourself feel more important. There is a reason there are so many Tom Brady Patriots fans in 2020 and not a damn fan you could find pre 2000