Yankees Vs. Red Sox -- Who Needs The World Series?

(From Huffington Post.com -- By Tony Sachs)

The morning after the Yankees moved within a game and a half of Boston for the AL East division lead, I excitedly asked my fellow baseball aficionado, "So you think the Yanks can catch the Sox?"

He said, "It doesn't really matter, does it? They're both going to get into the playoffs regardless. I'm sure JOE TORRE and TERRY FRANCONA won't be managing to win the division once they've clinched a playoff spot."

I agreed.

"You're right. I guess I'm just thinking about bragging rights for the fans."

My friend gave a snort.

"How much is it worth to you if CHIEN-MING WANG goes down with a strained oblique in the last two weeks of the season in pursuit of so-called bragging rights?"

I thought about it. And, to my surprise as well as his, I said, "If it means beating the Red Sox, I'd be willing to trade off. Truth be told, I'd rather see the Yanks torment Boston than win a World Series."

I'm guessing I'm not alone in that sentiment.

Every season, the Yankees and Red Sox make the pursuit of the championship of the major leagues secondary to the championship of each other.

Going all the way is great, but it means that much more if we have to go through our arch-rivals to get there.

Yankees Vs. Red Sox -- Who Needs The World Series?

Debra Mohlenhoff, thanks for the post.