Red Sox Swept - Japan Trip Fallout?

I saw it in, I believe, 2004 when my beloved Bombers did the Japan trip to start the season.  Their hangover was a month long, although ultimately they did manage to win the division.  Is the Japan trip fallout keeping the Red Sox down?  Probably, but not entirely.  We saw how good Toronto's pitching was last week in the Bronx, and the Red Sox just found out too.

Their own pitching wasnt exactly lights out against the Jays either but we cant expect them to stay down for long.  For me, if the Yanks & Sox dont meet in the playoffs then its a down year...That said, you wont catch me exactly rooting for the Sox to win a particular game or series, but I do always hope they stay near the top so I can enjoy the thrill of beating them in the playoffs (a thrill I have been missing for sometime now!).  That personal wish aside, an early April sweep gives me no confidence the Sox wont rebound eventually, rising back to battle my Bombers tooth and nail for the division.  It will happen.

The Sox were back in their own beds last night, and while the Yanks look to wrap up the Rays tonight and head off to Kansas City, the Sox are looking forward to their home opener tomorrow.  There's plenty happening between then and now, but I am sure we are all looking forward to Yanks-Sox this weekend.

Go Yanks!