Normally, I'm not an obnoxious Yankee fan but... A couple of weeks ago I was in Red Sox nation country and couldn't help to notice how confident the Red Sox fan has become since winning the World Series two years ago. I've noticed more bumper stickers and such in my area too. They seem to have come out of the woodwork. With good reason because they are a great team. Except, it seems the management of the team has really blown it this year. Johnny Damon really got his revenge this past weekend. The announcer commented that the deal the Yankees offered was not more money per year but only one extra year than the Red Sox were willing to offer. Plus, Johnny did not feel the love from the Red Sox management as they looked for his replacement before they even tried to sign Damon.
At the trade deadline, the Yanks picked up three quality players that are making great contributions since the All Star break. I loved Bobby Abreu from this first hustle to first base. The close to .400 average is great too! Corey Lidle is getting it done on the mound and Craig Wilson's looking good. The Red Sox blew every trade they were trying to make with the excuse of not forfeiting their future.
The Yanks got great play from sub players this year during long injuries from Matsui, Cano and Sheffield. The Red Sox are tanking without Nixon and Varitek.
I'll just continue to stay high from the weekend Massacre as I dream of post-season.