I feel the Yankees have the advantage this week playing the Mariners three hours after the Red Sox play at home facing the D-Rays. The Yankees will know if the Sox lose and whether they can close the gap and overtake them this week. Also, the D-Rays are playing better than the Mariners. The Yankees are two games behind in the loss column. By the weekend we could be all even.

Giambi gets the game ball yesterday. We need him to stay hot to protect A-Rod.