The magic number for the Boston Red Sox sits at one with five games remaining, making the chances of locking up the division title as assured as the sun rising tomorrow. The only drama facing this team in the final week of the regular season will be the battle for the American League’s top record, which would give that team home-field advantage throughout the postseason.
The question is, do the Red Sox really want the top spot?
First place is certainly attainable, as the Red Sox enter the day a mere half game behind the Texas Rangers for the league’s best record and a game ahead of the Cleveland Indians.