Thoughts on Boston

by matthaggs on Mar 11, 2008 10:07 PM EDT

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Read today Beckett's back spasms could cause him to miss Opening Day.

I remember Wang's absence and the domino effect it had on the Yanks staff the first few weeks of last year. You could say the Yanks lost the division because of it.

Further, check out Boston's March/April if you haven't seen it. It's horrific:

http://mlb.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=bos&m=4&y=2008

They go to Japan to play Oakland, then to Oakland to play Oakland. Then they get Halliday and Burnett in Toronto, then Detroit, the Yankees, Cleveland, Yanks again, Texas and Anaheim. Then they finally get to play Tampa Bay. Even with Beckett that's a rough stretch.

Boston might have won the division in April last year. The Yanks could win it in April this year. They HAVE to get out of the gate fast.

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Most likely a red herring

to get out of the trip to Japan without taking crap for not wanting to go. Beckett or no, The Yanks are retaking the division this year.

"You play the game to win the game, and not to worry about what's on the back of the baseball card at the end of the year." - Paul O'Neill

by yankee come lately on Mar 12, 2008 12:11 AM EDT reply actions

Probably not

he warmed up for a spring training start and then did not pitch. It is important for him to get in hes work to be ready for the season. I think he's got some problem.

Boston's pitching depth is going to be tested. I hear Rocket's available.

A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)

by Cbeck3 on Mar 12, 2008 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions