“Just when I thought that I was out, they pull me back in.”
I’m trying not to get my hopes up too high. In June and July I had pretty much written off any playoff hopes for the Sox, but — and I hate to say it — I’m feeling it now. Feeling it like I did last year (up to Game 7). I don’t want to: I’d rather just enjoy each game as it comes. But I can’t help but look to October…and even imagine the Yankees in second place.
The thrill of the chase in Boston (ESPN Page 2)
On Friday the 13th, I made a startling confession to my magazine editor: I still hadn’t given up hope of catching the Yankees. Of course, he cackled in delight. He’s a grizzled New Yorker, the type of guy who loves listening to delusional Red Sox fans. Especially when we’re talking crazy.
Except for one thing … I wasn’t crazy.
We’ll see how things go: if this is just the Sox once again getting our hopes up to be dashed to bits, or if this really is The Year.