Yes, the Red Sox are 8-0 against the Yankees this year.
Yes, the Red Sox are currently in sole possession of first place in the A.L. East.
However, they are only 2 games up; even with their 8-0 record against the Yankees.
If the position was reversed, would I be bragging? Probably. Actually, hell yes, I would be. However, I would also realize that things might not be as good as they seem for my team. But, then again, I've noticed many self-proclaimed fans in the New England area fail to understand the finer points of baseball.
Yes, the Red Sox are currently in sole possession of first place in the A.L. East.
However, they are only 2 games up; even with their 8-0 record against the Yankees.
If the position was reversed, would I be bragging? Probably. Actually, hell yes, I would be. However, I would also realize that things might not be as good as they seem for my team. But, then again, I've noticed many self-proclaimed fans in the New England area fail to understand the finer points of baseball.
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Yes, the Red Sox seem to have an overabundance of starting pitching.
Yes, Davi Ortiz seems to be actually seeing the ball after finally having his eyes checked out.
However, what is going on with Daisuke? What happens when teams start pitching around Papi?
I wouldn't get too excited until I see some real results from the highly touted Smoltz and prolonged results from Papi's bat.
Yes, Davi Ortiz seems to be actually seeing the ball after finally having his eyes checked out.
However, what is going on with Daisuke? What happens when teams start pitching around Papi?
I wouldn't get too excited until I see some real results from the highly touted Smoltz and prolonged results from Papi's bat.
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Joe Girardi is certainly nothing like Joe Torre. But that does not mean he lacks the wherewithal to manage the Yankees. Honestly, I heartily disagreed with the way George Steinbrenner practically ran Torre out of town and truly believed Girardi was given the opportunity because he would be easier to manage than Torre was. Torre had clearly won the respect of the players, the fans and even the NY press. If Torre wanted to do something one way, he'd do it that way and there was little to nothing that Steinbrenner could do about it. Girardi, being so green around the ears, would be much more malleable.
However, it is important to remember this team is no longer the Yankees of yore. Even with Derek Jeter, the Captain, it is no longer the Yankees of the Torre era. It is a younger, more open team. And Girardi seems to be the perfect fit for the Yankees of today. Especially since they both have something to prove.
However, it is important to remember this team is no longer the Yankees of yore. Even with Derek Jeter, the Captain, it is no longer the Yankees of the Torre era. It is a younger, more open team. And Girardi seems to be the perfect fit for the Yankees of today. Especially since they both have something to prove.
