Rivalry Renewed

Tonight it all starts again with Boston and New York tied at 9-6, they are in second place behind Toronto but no one really believes that is going to last. Joba Chamberlain pitches tonight and it will be interesting to see if there are any fireworks with Kevin Youkilis tonight as they do have a history. Tomorrow is the premiere game with old teammates A.J. Burnett facing Josh Beckett, A.J. is undefeated in his career against the Red Sox and was 3-0 last year with a eraam under 1. The last game is Andy Pettitte the veteran of these wars facing Justin Materson. This should be a fun weekend, the weather will be nice. It all kicks off tonight at 7:00 on YES. Tomorrow the game is at 4:00 on Fox and the final game is Sunday night at 8:00PM on ESPN. Everyone enjoy your afternoon and rest up as it will be a crazy weekend. I will be back later with lineups and some notes. This series will be a lot different without A-rod but Mark Teixera will be the new villain. He spurned the Red Sox for the Yankees and I am sure the fenway faithful will let him have it tonight and throughout the weekend. A.J. Burnett has pitched here and heard lots of things as a Blue Jay but never experienced the rivalry and it will be another level for him. Nick Swisher will probably relish this as he has a great personality for this. CC Sabathia won't pitch this weekend but I am sure will hear jabs about his weight while he is stretching and out there pregame.