Originally Posted by
yankonyankee
Blockbuster? Hyperbole. A bunch of prospects for relievers and a 3rd baseman. Nevertheless, Yankees are trying. At 27 world series, everything else is gravy. Though I'd like to see 30 WS before I die or MLB shuts down, the point is moot. Yankees are the most successful franchise PERIOD. That indisputable claim reduces the teleology of the Sox to absurdity.
How many championships have the Sox won? 7, 8, 9?
Answer: Irrelevant.
How many championships have the Yankees won?
Answer: Also irrelevant.
Given a long enough time frame, the prospects of all things are reduced to zero.
In the interim, Red Sox fans don't need to delay gratification to the end of the season holding out for the prospect of another WS championship. They can masturbate right now. The transient pleasure gained amounts to the same thing. Actually, it's a surer thing. Fantasy baseball anyone?