Where’s The Drama?

1. If you think Gagne is providing it, think again. With Detroit’s loss yesterday, the only question left is whether New York will grab the wildcard or the division. Sure the Yanks have done their share of winning. But think of the epic collapses that have vaulted them into this position. Seattle. No surprise. But Detroit? And Boston? So where is the drama?

2. The smartest fans in baseball want to avoid to Anaheim. But on the other hand, fans will tell you they are due to take down the Halos. Cleveland? The Yanks always beat Cleveland. Boston? No problem, right? Any NL team will be an underdog. So there you have it. The Best Team On Paper wins it all once again - on paper.

A Slap On The Ass Would Have Sufficed

1.We know the Yankees love to coddle their young pitchers. But Guidry hugging Ian Kennedy in the dugout is too much. How about a handshake or a good old fashioned slap on the ass?

2. The smartest fans in baseball think the Yanks have a shot at catching the BoSox. But they give the Tigers absolutely no shot at catching the Yankees. That’s Yankeeland logic for you. When your team is closer to losing the wildcard (3.5 games up) than winning the division title (5.5 down), isn’t it best to be a little bit humble and thankful that every other legitimate wildcard contender has collapsed?

Questions For The Stretch Run

1. We’re back. Not a question, but whatever….

2. Do you still think Mike Mussina is finished? Would you still prefer to see one of the kids over Moose in the playoffs?

3. If A-Rod continues to regress defensively and has a horrible postseason, do you want to see him back in pinstripes next year?

4. What do Joba Chamberlain and his dad think of the Cleveland Indians logo? And why does Chris Mad Dog Russo continue to prounounce his name jah-BAH?

5. When will the Yankees Chick stop posting those unwatchable You Tube clips?