Sox, Yanks, Sheesh!

Man, this is quite a season.

I don’t think it compares with 2008, to be honest, because that season was a season of “firsts” all over the place.  This year has a “been there, done that” feel while infusing every game with a new kind of enthusiasm.

No longer is it, ” I hope.”

Now, it is “I expect.”

Who knew that would happen?

The Rays took on the Red Sox last week.  Sure, the series did not go as Rays fans would have liked, but it wasn’t a sweep.  And, to be honest, seeing the Sox 7 1/2 games in the rearview mirror (along with their pale hosed counterparts from Chicago) makes any loss to Boston totally endurable.

But to follow that big series with a much BIGGER series against the Yanks, well, let’s just say I’m glad I don’t have a heart condition.

It’s getting tough to take!

Tonight’s game has been simply amazing.  CC Sabathia and David Price have shown why they are two of the top candidates in the Cy Young race.  So far, each pitcher has absolutely shut down the other’s vaunted offense.

(Currently, the Rays have first and second with 1 out in the 8th)

What is at stake in this series–heck, in this GAME?

No less than first place.

Man, I love baseball.

Watching these two teams battle as they have tonight, go pitch by pitch, at bat by at bat, has been a delight one can get from few other endeavors.

Forget the football on ESPN.  I have my main event right here.

I don’t know how this series will go. 

But, I will tell you that I don’t HOPE the Rays will win.

I EXPECT it. 

Isn’t that what happens when you believe in your boys?

What a game.

Go Rays!