Really nice save by Hideki Okajima last night. It's amazing that he gave up a HR to his first batter this season and hasn't surrendered an earned run since. With Papelbon closing and Okajima, Donnelly and Timlin doing the 7th and 8th - the Sox bullpen should be OK this season.
A-Rod is certainly on fire but Red Sox starter Josh Beckett has been equally hot to start the season (3-0 with a 1.50 ERA) and A-Rod hasn't had much success in the past against Josh Beckett going 1-9 (12 plate appearences) with his one hit being a double. Hopefully Beckett wins this battle today and cools A-Rod down a bit.
It is nice to see that Terry Francona has Alex Cora in the game today - starting at 2nd in place of Dustin Pedroia. Cora's been the hot hand these past couple of games and you know Francona love the veteran Cora. Pedroia I'm sure isn't concerned - he'll get his 400+ at bats this season.
The Yankees start rookies Jeff Karstens today and Chase Wright tomorrow. You have to wonder if the Yankees rotation keeps getting depleted if they will be forced into a panic move like giving Jose Lima a shot. And speaking of Jose Lima.
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