Sports Xchange: New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox Preview

By Gethin Coolbaugh, The Sports Xchange

BOSTON -- When the New York Yankees last visited Fenway Park in early August, they were bidding farewell to Alex Rodriguez and their playoffs hopes appeared slim to none. 

One month later, a youth movement has brought them within four games of the American League East-leading Boston Red Sox and into another late-season showdown with their bitter rival. 

Boston hosts New York in the opener of a four-game weekend set Thursday night.

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