The New Evil Empire: Houston Astros Look To Erase Stain Of Cheating Scandal With 2022Featured Every great story needs a villain. In 2002, Red Sox co-owner Larry Lucchino dubbed the New York Yankees the “evil empire” after the club was outbid for the services of pitcher Jose Contreras. Long the Red Sox’ nemesis, the name played well with the rivalry between the two AL East clubs: the Yankees were the team you loved to hate.
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