Where the sox are concerned, they absolutely would. They’re the kings of testing the waters and then poisoning the waters. Do you guys remember the PR disaster the Tito leaving press conference was?
"Hating the Yankees like it's a religion since 94'" RIP Mike.
"It's also a simple and indisputable fact that WAR isn't the be-all end-all in valuations, especially in real life. Wanna know why? Because an ace in run-prevention for 120 innings means more often than not, a sub-standard pitcher covering for the rest of the IP that pitcher fails to provide. You can't see value in a vacuum when a player does not provide full-time production."
There is something to be said for winning the division twice. There is another to be said for being the favorite and really getting beaten soundly by the Stros and the Indians in the playoffs. One thing to remember is that Farrell isn't Dombrowski's guy. With the team now burning 2 seasons of high expectations with shit showings in the ALDS, I anticipate Farrell's option doesn't get picked up
Hal sucks
This team has to get over the hump. This division's tough. They really need a strong bat in the offseason. Watching the Yankees and they clearly have outplayed the Indians in the series. They have a lineup that I would like.
Last year maybe, but even then the Indians had the better record and home field advantage. This year no way the Sox were favored over the Astros.
As for high expectations, look homeward, why doncha? In the John Henry era the Yankees have continued to outspend the Sox but have clearly fallen behind in postseason success.