This is too close to call but this what I hope will happen.

Chicago beats the snot out of Cleveland this weekend sweeping them in 3 straight and knocking them out of the Wild Card. This way the Sox and Yanks (who I bet will be tied in the standings come Friday) Will both be in the playoffs no matter who wins the pennant. Why do I want this? Because if both the Sox and Yanks fight it out this weekend battling for every run their depleted bullpens are going to be more tired than me on a Friday morning. No way either team makes it out of the ALDS if they make it.

Besides what better than 3 straight Sox-Yanks ALCS series.

Finally you Yankee fans better hope that Pinella does not come to the Yankees next year. That would be a huge mistake. And if Torre does leave NY he could end up in Boston if Francona is shown the door. Not to mention Theo's contract is up like Cashman's...oh the evil possibilities.