Ok, now clearly this is, for the most part....a football blog (a very informed, objective football blog). With that said, this is Red Sox/Yankees weekend. Ironically I find myself in New England this weekend and therefore subjected to the biased, liberal New England Red Sox press. Just more fuel for my fire. I have also had to log into ESPN New York becasue I cannot understand a word they say up here in NE country. Honestly.
Ok, ok. The Red Sox have owned the Yankees this season...true. BUT, with that, they are now both tied atop the AL East. AND, the Red Sox are way more stacked on the mound than the Yankees. BUT, with that, they are now both tied atop the AL East (did I already say that?). Look, both teams are going to make the playoffs, let's be honest. This weekend is for bragging rights and some mid-August swagger. So, let's see what we have....
Pitching:
Fat man (8-6, 3.30) vs. John Lester (11-4, 3.17). On paper it looks to favor this skinnier guy. But never underestimate a small, fat man who is like 100 years old.
Big Fat Man (16-5, 2.55) vs. John Lackey, aka the guy who can't close his mouth no matter how hard he tries (9-8, 6.23). Um, I am going with Mr. Sabathia on this one.
Freddy Garcia, aka, who? (10-7, 3.22) vs. Josh "I wear a lot of crap around my neck" Beckett (9-4, 2.20). Yeah, I know what you all are thinking....it definitely looks like it will be Garcia's game to lose. But you never know, that Beckett guy could pull it off.
Fielding/hitting:
Ok, so the little engine that could has hung up his jockey silks and has been pretty damned good. I admit, I have NO idea how a pocket size man hits and fields the way he does. I still think it is because pitchers of normal height have no idea how/where to pitch up. But there it is....Ortiz - back on the juice, clearly. You have to live with yourself Papi. Crawford, eh. Ellsbury - will NOT steal home on us again anytime soon. Adrian Gonzalez - what can I say? Cano spanked him in the HR derby. But OK, he is pretty good. Youkilis, I can't even acknowledge. I get a facial tic just thinking about his batting stance. Gross.
Now let's get to the 27 time world champions:
Robby Cano - despite everyone in NE thinking Pedroia is hands down the best 2nd baseman in the game, his stats are neck and neck with Robby's PLUS Robby is way cuter. Winner: Cano.
Derek Jeter - well. Enough said. And for those who say he is "washed up" - the guy is hitting .357 since the all-star break. PS, to those in the 3rd base field boxes - watch out
Tex - OK, Gonzalez is hitting better and, to be honest, I don't watch enough Red Sox baseball (translate to, none) to know if his fielding is superior to Tex's. But I doubt it.
Speedy G's - Granderson and Gardner? What? Red Sox fans think they hold the monopoly on speedy players? Granderson is leading the league in runs, he's hitting for power (28 HR's to date) and he can cover centerfield as good as anyone. Gardner? 33 stolen bases, the man is lightning.
Advantage by a negative: A-Rod is out. No opportunity for lame poker jokes.
So, based on all of the above, I have no idea how you could conclude anything but a sweep. Yankees take three games in Fenway. Anyone care to differ?
Enjoy the games......Here are my final predictions:
Friday: Yankees 6 - Sox 4
Saturday: Yankees 5 - Sox 1
Sunday: Yankees 2- Sox 1
I will now return to my regularly scheduled football genius.
Later!
Go Yankees!
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