If so, maybe the Yanks need to exorcise them. If the Rays were not in our Division a game behind us I think I would more readily appreciate their brand of ball. Young, hard working over-achievers. And they have one of the best managers of the last and current decade, that’s a solid mix for winning games.

As for the acquisitions, Kearns might actually be more valuable than Berkman, more versatile. And Kerry Wood is the message to Joba, thin career ice ahead for you, buddy.