Yankees - Red Sox *YAWN*

Well, that was a letdown. I expected three meaningful, hardfought games. Instead, the Yanks lost two of three, still managed to claim the AL East on a technicality, and then the Sox backed into the playoffs in the middle of game 3 when the Indians lost. A spring training game ensued, and all drama vanished. What a disappointment.

There was an interesting moment in the middle innings, as starters were being replaced by Triple-A call-ups. Red Sox manager Terry Fraancona allowed David Ortiz, trailing Yankee 3rd Baseman Alex Rodriquez by one in the AL homerun derby to remain in the game for a final at-bat to catch A-Rod. Joe Torre obliged by walking Ortiz, obviously intentionally.

Let's hope the playoff games are more dramatic than this weekend.