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It's Fenway's True Opening Day

Red Sox season doesn't really start until the first Yankees game, and vice versa

By Katherine Thompson, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 11, 2008 2:06 PM CDT

(Newser) – This century has seen a drastic reversal of the Red Sox and Yankees' fortunes, but the draw of the teams' storied rivalry is still as strong as ever. Although small-market fans across the country will express derision or disinterest at the meeting of the powerhouses, chances are they will still tune in to tonight's series opener, writes Boston Herald columnist Steve Buckley.

The departure of Joe Torre hasn't quelled the fire between the two fan bases, and this is one rift time is unlikely to heal. “This rivalry is going to continue for a lifetime, unless both cities decide that they hate baseball,” says Sox catcher Jason Varitek. If past trends hold, there will be plenty of drama, if not some scuffles, tonight.

Boston Red Sox's Jacoby Ellsbury slides safely into home past New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada as teammates Mike Lowell, center, and Dustin Pedroia, right, look on during the sixth inning in a game... (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Boston Red Sox's Kevin Youkilis reacts after being hit by a pitch from New York Yankees' Chien-Ming Wang at Fenway Park in Boston Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New York Yankees' Derek Jeter, right, slides into home to score as Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek , left, awaits the throw in a game on Friday, Sept. 14, 2007. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain reacts after striking out Boston Red Sox's J.D. Drew during the eighth inning of baseball action in this Aug. 28, 2007 file photo. The teams meet again tonight. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Boston Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz will start tonight in his first outing against the Yankees. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press)

If Boston Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis feels New York's Joba Chamberlain is pitching too close to him during this series, an old-school scuffle could break out. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter may not start tonight in his team's first matchup with the Red Sox, but the rivalry is likely stay plenty heated without him. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

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