You can keep fading the Yanks, see what that does to your bank roll. This year seems more promising than past years for the Yanks. While you may think I always say that, they really do have all of the characteristics of a World Series team. The most important of which being good pitching. In years following '03, the Yankees never had a strong rotation. You can knock Ponson all you want, but he is able to keep the Yankees in the game. He may not be an ace, but he gives the team a chance to win in every outing. That's all you need from a starting pitcher. Rasner blows, but he will be replaced by someone very soon. Don't forget that Wang will be back in September. If you compare the Yanks to the Sox right now, the Yanks are slightly better. The Yanks have the ability to win both at home and on the road. The offense is starting to come together with Damon back in the lineup. And the Bullpen is certainly better than the Sox's.
Starters:
Red Sox: Beckett, Lester, Wakefield, Buccholz, Dice-K
Yankees: Pettitte, Mussina, Ponson, Rasner, Joba
The current starters look about even. The Sox might be a little better in that category. However, they won't be once the Yankees acquire someone and Wang gets back.
Starters:
Red Sox: Beckett, Lester, Wakefield, Buccholz, Dice-K
Yankees: Pettitte, Mussina, Ponson, Rasner, Joba
The current starters look about even. The Sox might be a little better in that category. However, they won't be once the Yankees acquire someone and Wang gets back.
