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Sox carry mound of optimism into Yankees series



Published: April 20, 2007

Every series between these teams is a story in itself. But for the Red Sox this time around, the latest showdown with the Yankees is a downright fairy tale.

It is hard to remember a time when Boston collided with New York boasting such optimism over its pitching staff like it does for this three-game weekend series, which begins tonight. Three red-hot pitchers in three straight days against an Evil Empire desperately searching for a day when its potent bats don't have to lead the way.Read this article in full with a
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