Realistically, the Sox weren't going to catch the Yankees after the 5 game sweep, Nor were they going to make the wildcard. Call him a quitter and all, but once they got swept at home the Sox were finished. Epstein knew, Manny knew, Red Sox Nation knew it. The Yanks were a battered bunch aswell, practically the whole season. We were never able to field our complete lineup and rotation all season long, and we were the ones who finished ahead of the Sox. It's not a Manny problem, look at your inconsistent rotation and how they fumbled a great opportunity to gain ground on the Yanks. Now they trade the only pitcher that showed some heart against the Yankees, lol... Theres always next year.
