But even if the Rangers beat the Yankees in 10 successive playoff series, and the Red Sox retire from the sport to start a bed-and-breakfast in Hyannis, could a Texas rivalry ever get as highly pitched as New York's feud with Boston?

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The first floor holds the bedrooms, including a cube-like guest room decorated with a double bed and bright red chair as an accent.

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