I am a life-long Yankees fan, but find the Boston situation sad.  The Yankees-Red Sox rivalry has been fun to watch, even when it did not turn out as I wished, e.g. 2004.   The implosion of the Sox in the past year means the rivalry is currently dead.  Now the Sox have to not only find a new manager, but also replace a big chunk of the lineup.

one who has been disgusted with mediocre results and half ass play by many overpaid prima donnas since 88, I was happy to see them get Gonzalez-Crawford is another story, however. He was great here in Tampa, but has been a pathetic bust for the Red Sox. The Dodgers have responsibility for over 100 mill for Crawford and unless he can stay off the IR and return to his former form, the Boys in Blue got took by Beantown   1rob....Yankees and Giants suck!  eternally.....smile.....out    8-)

Bobby V was a HUGE mistake

and for me. AG hit a three run dinger in his very first at bat wearing Dodger Blue. and the Dodgers went on to cruise against the Marlins, capping off a great day of baseball for me.

In contrast the Bo Sox blew a 9-3  lead against the lowly Royals and look to continue their tailspin, currently seven games below .500 bs and sinking like a stone.

As a recovered Red Sox fan, I can be objective. One of the highest payrolls in the game and sinking below sea level = gut the team and start over. The challenge is to see what they do with it, to see if they rebuild with intelligence, or just start stockpiling another group of high priced stiffs with attitudes.

This whole trade I have no interest in except for the pitcher Josh Beckett. He is one of the most self centered cry babies around. If he isnt the center of attention, his effort lacks. For some reason his "stuff" wasnt or hasnt been on most of the year. Now suddenly, after one appearance after the trade, he can find the strike zone without walking a few batters each outing. I think he was tanking in Boston and that was his way to get out!  No I am not a Boston nor LA fan!   Go Brewers