Andy being Andy

So, I guess it wasn't Pudge's fault Andy Pettitte's pitches have been flying out of ballparks across this great land of ours.

Oddly, I gave up on the Yanks last night - mostly because Sid Meier's newest addition to his famous “Civilization” series came into my hands. But, while my Sherman tanks were flattening archers and legionaires and catapults - this is as much fun as it sounds - the Yankees were very quielty staging a late-inning comeback. Which eventually fell short. I thought my picture in picture was deceiving, but alas, it was setting me up or disappointment.

The Yanks must have set some kind record for inning-ending double plays last night. At least the 2nd, 3rd and 4th innings ended that way.

Also, so much the A-Rod’s late-innning clutchisisicitude. Now, he’s regular old A-Rod, striking out when it matters most. But hey, at least he looks as if he’s REALLY upset when he does so. He’s almost perfected the art of “disgusted bat toss after called third strike.” Keep up the good work A-Rod!

You’re pal DJ ain’t much more to look at these days though. But he’s the captain and you’re not. So he gets a pass for his mediocrity in the clutch this season. He’s still hitting well above .300 with runners in scoring position, but he’s grounding in double plays seemingly every game. Research says 17 this season.

And finally, who the hell is at the PA microphone at Yankee Stadium? He sounds like the default voice on a Mac. If we can’t have Bob Shepard, there’s only a short list of acceptable replacements: Morgan Freeman, James Earl Jones, Patrick Stewart, Ian McCellan. Look, and old black or British guy will do. Get on that.