Manny who? We got YOUK!

Tonight's 19-17 victory at Fenway vs. the Texas Rangers very well could be the defining game for the Boston Red Sox this season.

In so many ways I can draw similarities and comparisons of what may be/to come.

From having a pitcher called up to start today/ace Curt Schilling out and giving the reigns to the young guns who've been great at times and young at others; to the 10-0 lead in the first inning/quick start to the season, battling/regaining the AL East top spot before the All-Star break, giving up the lead/Tampa Bay's current lead in the AL East, regaining the lead/HOPEFULLY postseason play, players stepping up/HOPEFULLY back-to-back AL Championship; and even closing the game with a little extra drama/POSSIBLY winning the World Series back-to-back but not in another sweep of the NL champions ...