Finally, after 12 years of enduring the Yankees taking the AL East crown, the Red Sox finally take the division title. The fact that it came on a blown save by Mariano Rivera made it all that more sweet. Amazingly, we held first place since APRIL 18th. It was an interesting season to be in New York. On one hand, you didn't want to gloat about being in first (even 14 games ahead), because you knew a $200mm payroll was unlikely to play sub .500 ball for long. However, on the other hand, you were constantly in fear that taking the division was not going to come easily. The only thing that took the pressure off the Sox fans in New York was the fact that the baseball focus in New York wasn't on Red Sox/Yankees, but rather the collapsing Mets.
I found it pretty cool that the team celebration occurred on the field at Fenway - long after the game was over. Apparently, they played the NYY/BAL game on the jumbotron and close to 2,000 fans stuck around to watch (even though the Orioles were down 9-6).
Now, we just need a little help from the Royals to beat Cleveland. Keeping the best record in baseball would be a good thing. However, let's not lose sight of the fact that we have to beat the Angels first!
Go Sox!
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