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Published Wednesday, October 05, 2005 by seanlmccarthy | E-mail this post

BACKING UP THE SMACK: Yes, I know yesterday's game did not bode well for the boys from Boston. But if you have learned anything from recent memory, these Red Sox are not the same as previous editions. These Red Sox almost don't seem to respond until their backs are up against the proverbial wall -- exhibit A, 2003 ALDS, down 0-2 to Oakland in a best-of-five, down 2-3 to the Yankees in that ALCS; exhibit B, 2004 ALCS, down 0-3 to the Yankees; exhibit C, have to win two of final three games of the regular season against the Yankees to make the playoffs this year. Keep the faith, people. Keep the faith.