Look at what's unfolding, the Yankees and the Red Sox race for the division. Not again? With the heat and tension mounting in the AL East these two rival teams that despise one another with a passion are going at it coming down to the wire. At 92-64, both teams are in a deadlock tie. Finally, this powerful, rich and overrated New York franchise has to work to earn a playoff spot. Desperation looks to be sinking in for a team that's got too comfortable with winning. George Steinbeiner must be sweating like hell right now. The Red Sox Nation is stronger than ever and they're ready for a fight. Oh yeah, they're bringing it. David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, Johnny Damon, and the rest of the gang are willing to open up a can of whoop-ass if necessary. Even if you're not a Red Sox's fan, you've got to admitt this team has heart and soul to go along with tenacity like no other team. The Red Sox are fearless, poised and ready for any challenge.
The main ingredient on this Red Sox's team is David Ortiz. This guy has provided so many big hits(some game winners)while displaying leadership. His presence alone in the lineup is an advantage for the Sox. With him and Ramirez hitting back to back in the lineup AL starting pitchers must feel under pressure. Second guessing then becomes a problem. Is it smart to pitch to Ortiz now? Do I intentionally walk Ortiz then risk giving up a homer to Manny? Should I load the bases to pitch to a tough hitter that will most likely make me pay? These are difficult decisions opponents have to make. The tandem of Ortiz-Ramirez has combined for over 200 RBI in 2005 already, the best in all of baseball. With Boston and New York playing one last time in the regular season, it's going to be an all-out war for first place in the East. There is no doubt the Boston fans will be rooting on in anticipation for a celebration involving cases of beer and New England's finest CHOW-DER!
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