I was thinking that this first start for Carl is important. But then again, he had a good outing in his Yankee debut and still ended up dropping the ball (no pun intended).

I guess after a layoff as long as Pavano’s this is a big moment. I am predicting: 6 innings, 3 walks, 6 Ks, 2 earned runs. This young Tampa team hasn’t seen much or any of Carl.

Let’s hope for the best.

What is everyone doing for the game? I have a few co-workers coming over for rib eye steak sandwiches and gin -n- tonics that are so frosty one can carve their name in the side of the glass.