Answers: Writing off the Yankees
Posted in Red Sox on May 22nd, 2007 1 Comment »
The Red Sox just beat the Yankees, 7-3, in a game most probably wrote off as a Yankees win. I know I did.
What can you say about Julian Tavarez (did you know he is 2-0 vs. Yankees in ‘07) and the bullpen? Tavarez is obsessed with holding onto that role and right now it’s his. And the bullpen, while it had a couple of sloppy moments, was nearly lights out again.
Before I say anything else, I will have more on the Celtics disaster in Secaucus, N.J. tomorrow morning.
Here are some responses to your comments (some edited):
It’s not too early to write off the Yanks. In year’s past, we have almost grown accustomed to the Sox jumping out to an early divisional lead before bowing out in August and September and taking a wild card berth.
In those seasons, the Yankees were able to outlast the Red Sox because the Yankees had the better pitching staff. This year, that is not the case.
Mike
Mike, I agree with most of what you are implying. But it is too early because too much can happen, especially with injuries. If everything remains equal, I agree, I don’t think the Yankees will catch the Red Sox. Starting pitching, bullpen and the Sox lineup is too good.
I am amused by the back and forth bantering on this subject. The fact is that NOBODY knows what the rest of this year will bring. The Sox could go on to great things; the Sox could suffer more injuries than the Yankees have already; the Bronx Bombers could suddenly start clicking offensively and on the mound; well, you get my point. It is too early to assume we’ve got the division wrapped up, but the odds are certainly in our favor. Let’s just feel good and hope the joyride continues into October! Leave the fortune-telling to the gypsies!
Bob
Bob, I couldn’t have said it any better. We have had these discussions before. I remember thinking the Yankees wouldn’t be able to rebound last year after the slow start. My problem was falling for the Red Sox, who weren’t as good as they appeared. But, as you said, it looks good right now.
