Is it silly to be talking about Sox/Yanks wagers when the Rays are clearly the class of the AL East? Pretty much, yeah.
Does that mean I won't accept the bet? Not on your life.
Bronx Boys: prepare to wear some Green.
Let's take a look at this weekends' pitching matchups ...
Tonight: Lester vs. Pettitte - Lefties love the Stadium. Recently, Lester has been one of the better lefties in the AL, while Pettitte has recently come around after misremembering how to pitch. This could be the one low-scoring affair of the series, and you know who that favors. ADVANTAGE: Beans.
America Rules Day: Beckett vs. Rasner - LOL OMG. ADVANTAGE: Beans.
Saturday: Masterson vs. Mussina - There's a chance the Sox might call up Clay Buchholz for this game, but either way, Mussina has been resurgent enough to engender confidence. ADVANTAGE: Bronx.
Sunday: Wakefield vs. Chamberlain - At first glance, this matchup looks like a mismatch; a butterfly-tosser versus a fireballer. But Wake has thrown seven straight quality starts and Joba has thrown two ever. ADVANTAGE: Beans.
--Whittle