Yanks - Sox

Like a typical Boston resident, I LOVE Yankees-Sox here at Fenway. While my allegiance might be a bit distorted for a Boston resident (c'mon....if you grew up a Sox fan your whole life and happened to live in NY, do you switch by default? Of course not), it's always an exciting time in town. Great rivalry, storied games, timeless moments.

Many find it to be a religious experience. For the good...and the bad ( 2004 and "Jesus Christ, f#!*'ing Aaron Boone," assign each accordingly). I will say, it's almost like the good Lord above is shining down on Boston now with a week of torrential rain and gloom, clearing just in time for a weekend Yanks-Sox series here at Fenway.

10 homers for A-Rod already, half of his hits are homers, slugging % almost 1.000 - amazing tear thus far. He could be the hero of the weekend if he ignores the boos and entirely offensive T-shirts bearing his name outside Fenway. In NY, they truly don't harbor as much hatred for Sox players as the Sox fans do for the Yankees players. While NY fans in NY do get into the rivalry, the Sox are just another obstacle, not THE obstacle like the Yankees are here.

So, here's to a great series this weekend!