For much of its history, the Yankees and Red Sox rivalry has been marked by memorable moments and passionate play on the field.
While this weekend’s edition may not feature a face-to-face showdown (a la Alex Rodriguez vs. Jason Varitek in 2004) or a colossal throw down (like what Pedro Martinez did to Don Zimmer a year earlier), these teams figure to be at it hot and heavy again in the not-too-distant future.
“It’s a little dormant right now,” said ESPN analyst and former Yankees postseason hero Aaron Boone, who hit the 2003 ALCS winning home run against the Red Sox in Game 7.