Lou Merloni and NBC Sports Boston Red Sox insider Evan Drellich preview the American League Divisional Series between the Red Sox and the New York Yankees: 0:21 - Evan and Lou quickly discuss the obvious: this is a huge series that will reignite a historical rivalry. They also give their predictions on how many games the series will go. 2:44 - Lou Merloni: "I don't think I can remember a Red Sox team that is in as desperate need to step up." 4:42 - Evan and Lou break down what the Red Sox need to do to win the series as well as what advantages the Yankees have over Boston. 8:58 - The pair finish by discussing what the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry means to a younger generation that has yet to experience a playoff series featuring the two teams.