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« on: July 24, 2003, 09:35 AM »
God I hope so. While I have only lived in Boston for about 10 years, I've liked them since the '86 WS (I'm a huge anti-New York sports team fanatic)
Could this be the year? I have to say its the best team they've had since I've been here, including 1999 when they made to the ALCS against the hated Yankees. Its a good possibility they can win it this year. Their offense is without a doubt the most productive in the majors and their bullpen is finally came together. One more decent starting pitcher could be the key. Pedro and Lowe are always reliable, as is Wakefield. Mendoza and Burkett scare me, even though both have been excellent lately. But what's it going to cost to get that other player? We really don't have any trade bait left. Nixon is always on the block, but this season and especially after last night's game, I say keep him. Nobody can do what he can do. He's a huge part of this team. I think the only option they have to get a good starting pitcher (Colon, Ponson, etc.) is to trade minor league talent (Sanchez, etc.)
This weekend's games against the Yankees are going to be huge.