Humble travellers we are, uncertain of what lies before us as we set out on a journey into the Western lands. And the words of the poet are ringing in my ears:
Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate
It doesn't get easier.
Say good bye to the Yankees, and say hello to the hottest team in the major leagues.
Four games against the best team in the American League? What could go wrong?
Let's find out.
The worst is not
So long as we can say 'This is the worst.'
-- Shakespeare, King Lear, IV.i
How bad can it get? Tune in and find out!
For the first time this season, it's the Bloody Boston Red Sox.
The Blue Jays spend the next two weeks playing Cleveland and Boston. We begin with a six game home stand, followed by a six game road trip. All very symmetrical.
The Jays get to spend this week playing first place teams.
The Jays begin a seven game homestand with three against the Bucs.
This 10 game stretch against AL Central opposition concludes with three in the Windy City, beginning with the Memorial Day game this afternoon.
On the road again, with a seven game trip to a couple of Original Six cities. (not that there ever was an Original Six anywhere, one of those myths that has always irritated the hell out of me.)
The last place Blue Jays, the first place Orioles. In their house. Should be fun.
Three games with the still relatively hot Minnesota Twins, and we should see both the prospects sent out in the Jose Berrios trade.
