It shouldn't be hard to watch a baseball game. And yet ...
The difference between Mariano Rivera and anyone else in the Yankees' bullpen is astounding - excepting Joba Chamberlain, who's a rare combination of overpowering a stuff and remarkable control. Still, as good as he is, he isn't Rivera, and won't be for a long time.
Brian Bruney missed his spots and paid for it, nearly costing the Yankees a much-needed win, especially on a night when their sleeping offense awoke, for a time anyway.
Cano's pinch hit bomb can't be underestimated for it's timing and significance. Cano's been awful all season and he was put in a situation where he couldn't think, he had to do. I think this is what led to his success last year, that and Larry Bowa screaming at him everyday. Cano's natural ability is off the charts, but his mind wanders and his lack of concentration is evident at times. Still, he came through tonight. Hopefully this will get him going.
Too bad for Ian Kennedy, who toughed out a rocky 6th inning only to be drilled by a liner in the 7th and sent to the locker room. He deserved a win tonight.
Good to see Derek Jeter back in the lineup. There's something reassuring about his presence.
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