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May 06, 2007^9:55pm
Jaydawg^7
The Yankees, Red Sox, and possibly the Dodgers---if the Yanks pull out--- could play exhibition games in China next spring and open the '08 season in Japan
www.nypost.com/seven/05042007/sports/yankees/pavano_expected_to_need_surgery_yankees_george_king.htm
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     This could actually be beneficial to MLB.  Playing a few preseason games in a country with over a billion people could take the league to a whole new level.  But, if the rumors are true and the Yanks pull out of it, then we could see an A.L. and N.L. team going head-to-head to open a season for the first time ever.  Who knows? There could be a REAL World Series on the horizon in the future with the best U.S. team--probably the Yanks-- against the best team in Japan.  I'd probably be reluctant to root for the Yankees under that scenario, though I wouldn't hesitate to cheer them on if they play the Tokyo Giants... You know how I feel about ballclubs with Halloween costumes used as uniforms.  Of course, Dr. Rub would root against the Yanks regardless of who they play.