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Looking back at this series, I'd have to say the Red Sox lost it, not the Rays won it. Now, I'm not trying to take anything away from the Rays because they played well enough, but Boston with the exception of game 5 and 6, just didn't look like Boston. Throwing out the injuries and Manny being gone (if either of those hadn't happened they wouldn't be home right now) I just think that overall Boston lost sight of what they wanted to do. They continually left men on base, they continually didn't execute the running game and they continually didn't attack the plate. Last night, Lester really only had one mistake to Aybar. The double that Longoria hit was just great hitting. Garza pitched well, but the Red Sox didn't help themselves in that regard either.
I'm quite interested to see how Boston retools for next year. They seriously have to consider getting some more power in the lineup, because frankly, nobody is scared of Bay or Youk like they are scared of Manny.
The world series won't be as good with the current matchup, but I'll be rooting for the Rays for 2 reasons. 1. Baldelli - he grew up in New England and was (and probably still is) a Red Sox fan. 2. Pena - he also moved to Boston at a young age and played high school ball there.. so I guess if Tampa wins it, in some small non-redeeming way, hardware gets to stay in Boston.
I guess now I know how Yankees fans feel. Supposed to win it and we don't make it to the Series.
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