Pitching Concerns & the Yanks--Peter

Yes, Jenn. I was aware of the 1968 event--can't honestly say I remember all the details, but I was aware of it. As far as the starting pitching goes, clearly it's a bit shy of where we all want it to be as far as Lester & JB are concerned (also Dice on DL, but that's another story). Beckett doesn't seem to have his great stuff of 2007 and bits of '08. Lester seems to be getting closer, but also still not there. This better clear up fairly soon or Terry and Theo are going to have a hard decision--Buchholtz; Smoltz (and what if he's not fine?) or what? I guess that's why they get paid the big bucks and we're working for a living.

On the last two games, continues to prove that in the Fens no lead is safe, regardless who's pitching. Friday's finish was particularly satisfying because Bay's game tyer came against Mariano (one of the few Yankees I actually respect--he does his job for better or worse and doesn't get involved in the BS like ARod and some of the others). Yesterday's win was amazing. At love-6, I was figuring, "Oh, boy--maybe not today." and went back to the book. Had it running per us on the computer and checked a few innings later and it's 8-6, Sox. Then, 8-8; anyway, happy to see hints of Varitek's regaining a bit of some ability at the plate based on the first few weeks of the season; also Lowell appears to be back ALL THE WAY. Now if Papi can just pick up a bit...