No, not really. The fact of the matter is your saying that the Yankees played better then the Red Sox down the strech thus winning the division. The same arguement can be used in the 2004 ALCS games 4,5,6, and 7. Its just that simple. Its in the eye of the beholder. Also when you say the Yankees choked you are also saying the Red Sox didnt "win" that world series. You are saying the Yankees gave it to them. Cant have it both ways.