The Boston Red Sox could actually sidestep their arch-rival Yankees in the first round of the playoffs, a scenario that’s seemed like a pipe dream for weeks now. Instead of hitting up Yankee Stadium, they might be heading west!
An ‘Easier’ Road West or a Crap Shoot?
There’s a slight chance the Red Sox could fall into the third Wild Card slot, grabbing the 6th seed. This would let them dodge the Yankees completely in the opening round. Their path? They’d likely face either the Rangers or the Astros, one of whom might even win their division with a losing record. If they got past that, the divisional round would probably mean battling the White Sox or the Guardians, rather than squaring off against the Rays if they were the 5th seed. On paper, it really does look like the sixth seed presents the easier path to the World Series.
But Do You Really Want the ‘Easy’ Way Out?
Here’s the thing: easy isn’t always better. The author says forget the ‘easy’ path, they want the Yankees. Seriously, baseball is just better when the Red Sox and Yankees are playing each other. It’s fun! For over 20 years, seeing the Yankees on the schedule didn’t bring any dread, just pure excitement for another legendary chapter in the rivalry. Sure, getting bounced by the Yankees would sting, but would it really feel any better to get knocked out by the first under-.500 playoff team in history?
So, what’s it gonna be? The “easier” path to a potential under-.500 elimination, or the epic, history-making rivalry we all know and love? For some of us, there’s only one answer.
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Originally reported by Over the Monster.
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