Objects in mirror are closer then they appear
By JoeDavis
I took a look at the remaining schedule for the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees today.
If the Red Sox can stay on their hot streak they really have a chance at the playoffs. However, the Yankees have a far much easier schedule.
Here's a look at the Red Sox schedule:
6 games against the Yankees- I think the Red Sox could take 4 out of 6 depending on pitching matchups.
3 games versus Anaheim- 1 out of 3 games at least.
3 games at Oakland- Their crowd isn't very intense and the Red Sox own the A's this year. So either 2 out of 3 games or a sweep.
3 games vs Texas in Boston- The Red Sox want revenge for the sweep earlier in the year. I expect them to take 2 out of 3 or even a sweep.
3 games vs Detroit - Detroit can only beat Boston in basketball, so 2 out of 3 or a sweep.
4 games vs Seattle - Seattle is a pushover, however they are a very important team. More than 75 percent of their games for the rest of the year are versus contenders. They are the make or break team for the Wild Card and AL West contenders. I can see the Red Sox taking 2 out of 3 games.
6 games vs Tampa Bay - The Red Sox will need to ignite off of these young pitchers and will need to take 5 out of 6 or sweep.
Finally, the most important team in East for the Red Sox, the 7 games vs the Baltimore Orioles - The Orioles own the Red Sox this year and the Sox need to take 4 out of 7 at least.
The Orioles and the Mariners are my pick as the must beat teams for the Red Sox. They give the Red Sox troubles and will need to overcome them.
I won't get into the Yankee schedule. But let's just say their schedule is loaded up with teams like Toronto, Tampa Bay, Clevelend, Kansas City, and Baltimore.
Their toughest opponents will be the Red Sox and the Twins, who are fighting for playoff contention.
All I have to say is, it's not going to be easy for the Red Sox. They can't afford to struggle and if they do, they aren't going to make the playoffs. The Yankees have room to work with their easy schedule. Let's just hope the opponents won't be pushed over so easily. If they play sloppy, the Red Sox will be that car riding your bumper on the highway. If you don't speed up, they will pass you.
