Red Sox-Yankees: Alex Rodriguez Lifts Boston Past New York

 
Three-time MVP and all-around "might be best player once its all said," Alex Rodriguez, sucked last night and was booed hardcore by the New York faithful. While A-Rod is pretty much the man, he was terrible last night, posting the beautiful line of: 0-for-5, 2 K, 2 GIDP(one with bases loaded), and 7 LOB. Don't forget his error, either. Although A-Rod sucked, I've got to give some serious credit to Justin Masterson, who is too legit to quit. The guy has come out of Pawtucket and done everything asked of him, switching to the bullpen seamlessly. He's pretty much the anti-Buchholz right now. But getting back to A-Rod, seriously, Yankees, if you don't want him, I'd love to see him in Boston. And I'm sure he's OK, he probably slept on some nice stripper breasts last night. Wakefield had a very Dice-K-like night, going five innings and securing the win, which is more than I expected from his elderly ass. The Red Sox are either close or have already picked up Kotsay from the ATL today, which is ... (link)

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