We shall see,
the yankees have inconsistant pitching and so do we. Toronto isn't quite the team the other two are, although they can make some serious noise if Halliday and Burnett can be healthy the second half.
I don't see the wildcard coming from anywhere but the Central. If Detroit plays only .500 ball the rest of the way they are at 96 wins. I don't see them collapsing with the pitching they have. Ditto with Chicago.
The Red Sox have the schedule advantage and for me, the biggest advantage is they have all these young kids getting experience in the big leagues this year. I figured they wouldn't see a lot of action until next season, so that is all a plus. Not only that, but pitching is at a premium and it will be hard to trade for quality at the deadline without giving up premiere farm hands. I don't think Cashman or Theo are very eager to do that.
The Red Sox have Nixon they could trade as well as Tavarez/Seanez and a couple of position guys on the farm.
The Yankees have Huges and Tabata and would be crazy to let them go unless they are within 2-3 games at the deadline and could get premiere help.
The Sox could use another starter if Clement or Wells can not return and a middle reliever or two. The Yankees need a lot more, all that the Red Sox need plus a corner outfield bat or two.
