Yankees Take 2

Sorry this one’s going to be short, but it was a late night last night.  I stayed up to watch the end of the Yankees – Red Sux game, which thankfully New York won.  And since they took game 1 of the doubleheader as well, my boys are up by 3-1/2 games in the AL East.  Damon went 6-12 with a triple, 2 home runs, 7 RBI, and 4 runs in the two games.  Abreau went 6-9 with 2 doubles, 3 walks, 2 RBI, 2 runs, and a stolen base.  I can’t begin to tell you how much fun it was to listen to Boston’s announcers watch the game slide out of reach.  The only thing that kept them upbeat was the fact that they were also helping with the Jimmy Fund telethon, which did exceed its goal of raising over $2.6 million.  I don’t know what the final total ended up, but The Donald is the one credited for putting them over the top with a $60,000 pledge.  Even Steinbrenner gives ten grand each year.  For more info, go to www.jimmyfund.org.

At worst, the Yankees will leave Fenway with the division lead.  I’m still hoping they’ll release Ponson, who still sucks.  He’s just horrible, and have to agree with Dad, that someone down in AA could do at least what he’s done (10.47 ERA).

Needless to say, this has been my focus so far, as I managed to slip out of work early yesterday so I could catch the first game.  Don’t worry, TNG’ers, I’ll be back on Monday.  I even brought a small project home to work on.

I have gotten a couple things done this morning, though.  Outside of the normal shopping trip, I’ve gotten a haircut and hosed down the exterior of the house (at least the parts the hose would reach.  The Yankees come on at 1:20 (sorry, FOX, I’m not watching all your pre-game crap.

Well, it’s almost time for lunch.  Have a good weekend, and don’t get arrested.