Speaking as someone who could normally care less about either of those teams, let me say this: The Arizona Diamondbacks, the Anaheim Angels, the Florida Marlins, and now the Boston Red Sox have all scored victories for baseball by defeating the Yankees. Granted, the Red Sox have a hefty payroll as well as the Mets, but the Yankees losing in the playoffs is like Vader throwing the Emperor down that shaft in Return of the Jedi. They're just TOO dominant. If the "curse" has ended, and the Red Sox dominate, it'll be a win if someone defeats them.
Calliander, keepin' it fresh since '94.