One of the flashpoints of the ALDS was the use of the song “New York, New York,” right at the center of a lot of mutual Boston Red Sox-New York Yankees trolling. One Red Sox star warned Friday, however, that you probably shouldn’t expect a repeat in the ALCS.
The Red Sox are preparing to face the Houston Astros in the best-of-seven series, and Boston outfielder J.D. Martinez isn’t predicting a repeat of the team’s musical shenanigans against Houston.
J.D. Martinez was asked if the Red Sox picked out a song to play when they win (they played 'New York, New York' when they beat the Yankees.
"What's their song, 'Deep in the Heart of Texas'? (Laughter) I don't know, probably not."
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) October 12, 2018
This was, in fact, a major talking point during the ALDS, and the source of some actual anger. While the stakes are high on the field between the AL’s two best teams, the historical animosity off it simply doesn’t exist. Maybe some tensions will be inflamed during the action, but things are probably going to be a bit calmer in terms of trash talk.
