Superstitions and Fuzzy Math

All athletes and fans are superstitious to some measure. Baseball though, I think it is at an entirely level than others.

11:16 Crash sends me a text that Joba is hitting 95. My friend David sends me a similar text saying: "Joba is dealing"

11:17 I reply to David - Shh! Don't Jinx it.

11:18 Joe Buck is telling me we're tied.

11:19 David's new text says: It's not my fault.

11:25 Matsui is out, I ask him to send me a text that Lidge is dealing.

. . . and the rest as they say is history.

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Fuzzy Math

When Does: .071 + .143 + .133 + .154 + .222 = 66.5 million?

When that is the annual compensation the Yanks have paid to Tex, A-Rod, Cano, Melkey and Swisher and that's their production on the biggest stage there is. Not exactly a value.

I know I should be giddy that we're one win a away from the big prize, and that A-Rod did come through at the end - but, these numbers are getting ridiculous (and may head lower with Lee on the mound tonight).


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The Game

The guys with the rings are stepping up: Jeter and Damon went a combined 5/9 at the plate, not to mention Damon's great at-bat and double steal in the 9th. They already have the hardware - clearly they want more and know what it takes to get it.

Is Mo human?

Up 3-1, I just want the win. However, they're going against Cliff Lee on the road - do we want the win tonight - or at home?


10 wins down, 1 more to go.

Will 40 Turn Into 27?

Back where the Yanks belong.

Very apparent that the Angels were feeling the pressure.

Looking at the series with the Phils - this may be the two best offensive lineups ever facing one another.