Pump up the jam by CC and co.

No one stepping up. No long innings from the starting pitchers. No Teixeira. No chance... or is there?

I do remember 1996 when New York lost their first two games at home to go to a 0-2 hole against the faux team of the decade, the Atlanta Braves. But they won the next four to take their first title since 1978.

Of course, baseball is different now. More Hispanics. More playoff rounds. Mo' money. At the very least, the Yankees have made a series out of it by sending it back to Texas. Thanks for a great outing, CC. That was some lift (if that is the last memory this season at the Stadium). I just sure hope they don't give the Rangers a chance to celebrate down there. photo by Jim McIsaac.