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Could shorter players be the secret to the loaded Red Sox farm system?

Sometimes, knowing what the competitors are doing is the most valuable information out there. Believe it or not, height could actually be behind the Yankees' rival's ability to stay ahead of the curve with their prospects.

As Chinese military strategist and philosopher Sun Tzu once said, "Know yourself, know your enemy." As the most storied franchise in Major League Baseball history, the Yankees–and their fans–have a lot of enemies. If there is one team that directly impedes Yankees fans' ability to enjoy life, it is the Boston Red Sox. Over the past few years, the Red Sox have confounded other teams by keeping their farm system stocked full of blue chip prospects.