"It doesn't sound like playing in New York City will pose any added challenges for the Rangers during their weekend series against the Yankees.

Sure, things are slightly different this time around. The last time the Rangers made a trip to the Bronx, it was during the American League Championship Series.

Since the Rangers were victorious in that best-of-seven matchup, which ended the Bronx Bombers' chances at back-to-back World Series titles, will the Yankees faithful have some extra motivation for rooting against the Rangers the next three days?

"I don't think those fans really care," second baseman Ian Kinsler recently told Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. "It's going to be a fun series. It always is. Anytime you play the Yankees I think you look forward to it, especially in New York. It's in the spotlight. It's a lot of fun."

Michael Young agreed, saying the atmosphere in New York City is "always great.""