The Yankees have clinched a playoff spot and will likely end the season with the best record in the American League, but don’t expect them to take their foot off of the throttle and coast into the post-season. The Yankees know that they may meet up with the Red Sox again in the postseason and will want to try to set a tone this weekend. I don’t expect to see any starters rested, the Yankees will be hitting on all cylinders and try to beat the Red Sox.

In terms of a match up against the Yankees, be it regular or post season, I still like the Red Sox chances against the New York Yankees. I still feel that we have the best pitching of all of the likely playoff teams, but to win against New York, the pitching staff can’t make any mistakes. The Yankees have a great hitting lineup and love hitting in their new (home run friendly) ballpark.

The Red Sox need to play hard this weekend and wrap up a playoff spot.