Red Sox Magic Number 101

After last night's come from behind victory over the Yankees - the Red Sox magic number now stands at 101. Some tidbits on the number 101.

- Joe Strummer used to player for the band the 101er's before he left to join The Clash. Nothing to add here except that I miss Joe Strummer.

- Room 101 in George Orwell's 1984 was a torture chamber. Losing 8 straight to the Red Sox to start the season must feel like torture to the Yankees and their fans. Room 101 is where Winston Smith's will is broken. For the Yankees their will was broken at Fenway Park but instead of rats it was the Yankees own pitching staff that has been doing the job.

- The TV show The Six Million Dollar Man was aired for 101 episodes. The Yankees have 11 players making more than $6 million this season with Robinson Cano making an even $6 million (Andy Pettitte will probably also make more than $6 million with his contract incentives). Even with all these highly paid players the Yankees have still lost 8 straight to start the season to the Red Sox.