Crawford/AGonzo to Sox...Uh Oh

[Robextend]

Every year Mariano gets older I used to say this might be it, but he keeps having years with an ERA under 2, and a WHIP under 1. His "decline" still leaves him as the best closer in baseball, or at least still one of the best.

Papelbon - 3.90 ERA, 1.26 WHIP...now that is a little troubling...maybe just an off-year.

[ChiefBenderForever]

Papelbon has one pitch and is a headcase, even if an off year Red Sox are in serious trouble, the longevity of Mariano is amazing. But to lose to a hack team like the Rangers is not looking good going into next year but will be fun to watch. Red Sox will not make the playoffs again so no need to even worry about them.

[canjond]

If the Yanks land Lee, there is no way the Sox can match up with their rotation.

[Robextend]

I absolutely agree Jon, but we better get him!

I also think regardless that the Red Sox/Yanks will end up either as the AL East champ or wild card winner. If the Rangers don't sign Lee, it is a serious blow for them, but as it stands I think the 3 best teams on paper right now are the Yankees, Red Sox and Rangers.

[ChiefBenderForever]

Originally Posted by Robextend

but as it stands I think the 3 best teams on paper right now are the Yankees, Red Sox and Rangers.

I don't know about that, but Yankees are always the best on paper, but we'll see what happens on the field !!!