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April 20, 2007
Time and again players from both the Red Sox and Yankees attempt to downplay this series. It doesn’t matter if the teams play in April or the in the heat of a pennant race, to the players, managers and coaches it’s just another series.
Francona admitted yesterday afternoon during his daily gathering with the media this is the type of series that can take a lot of you, so you can’t lose perspective.
“You only get credited with one win,” said the Sox skipper. “I would really be happy if they said you get two wins if you beat them, but it doesn’t work that way. The games are a lot of fun. The games are intense and there’s a lot of attention. The fans get into it, and so do we.”
Case in point: The pitching matchup for tonight’s game is an impressive one. The Sox’ Curt Schilling (2-1, 2.84) and the Yankees’ Andy Pettitte (1-0, 1.50) toe the rubber.
“What I care about is that we’re better at the end of the game,” said Francona. “That’s kind of why we should up and I’m sure (New York) is feeling the same way. If I’m a fan, it’s a neat marquee matchup. As coaches, players and managers, you want to win. I’m not sure I care if it lives up to its billing as long as we win.”
Bring it on, baby.
Posted by Joe McDonald 
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