Joe, I agree….. about Kennedy.  Tell him to get off his honeymoon and come to NY. 

It’s amazing that Jeter, Posada and A-Rod (who made a small contribution last night) have really not done anything.  Actually in the case of Jeter and Posada have either struck out or hit into costly double plays.  Joe’s right – “man up” and let’s go.  Matusi or Giambi, it’s like the lesser of two evils in the voting booth.  Now what I’ve seen what Giambi is made of, I won’t be critical of the decision to keep Matusi in the lineup tonight. 

Rivera – his stats amount to a season’s worth or work in the post-season.  And I don’t have to tell you each one of those appearances/innings was under intense pressure and his ERA is under a run.  He has added another 3 innings of scoreless relief which as the stats Mike cites bear out, have lowered his post season ERA.  Further proof that he is the greatest closer ever and deserves to be in the discussion as one of the greatest pitchers ever.  Period.