Mike:

Here’s the deal.  This team is on a roll.  The position players are feeling good, getting hits and making plays.  Why?  Because the pitching has also been pretty good of late.  They don’t look up and see that the starter has thrown them into a big hole.  Look at what happened to the Royals last night.  Kaufman Stadium and the entire Royals team was deflated after 1 2/3 innings becuase Elarton couldn’t throw strikes and when he did they were BP fastballs.  Mike, we need you here.  Boston and Cleveland play two more games against each other, which means if the Yankees can sweep the Royals, then they will pick up 2 more games collectively against someone.  Again, we are calling on you to keep the train rolling.  We need a solid performance.  Some of the older Roundtable members have no respect for you.  But I still think you have something in the tank.  Tap into it today.  Only Mike Sweeney has more than 10 AB’s against you in their career.  You’re the veteran, you have these kids where you want them.   C’mon Mike.  Keep it going!!

Feeling nice and toasty so far.

Remember, every loss and another piece of Suzyn’s clothing comes off.  So far, you guys have only removed 3 of the 25 pieces.  That amounts to her scarf and her pair of socks.  Keep Suzyn clothed!!!Â