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Is the Boston Red Sox – New York Yankees rivalry back?

The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees rivalry was once as famous as it could get.

Whether is was Thurman Munson trucking over catcher Carlton Fisk at home plate in 1973, or Lou Piniella running over Fisk three years later causing yet another brawl, the two teams clearly weren’t friends to say the least.

Then 30 years after the first fight, Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez rolled Yankees bench coach Don Zimmer to the ground during the 2003 ALCS. And, of course, then came the famous punch to the face from catcher Jason Varitek to Alex Rodriguez one year later.