Please pardon this late entry, as your correspondent has been traveling (work related) for the last 48...

Mussina: Great... (Are we allowed to discuss Cy Youngs yet? (knock on wood)).
Giambi: Great. As I read a Detroit News recap of this game, the writer discussed how the Tigers could use a left-handed power bat like Giambi. I hope redemption feels better than expected, Jason.
Alex: Great.
Andy Phillips: Great on both ends, including an apparently stellar defensive play on a bunt last evening.

By and large, improved defense by the Yankees was a huge factor in last night's success.

Hopefully, the Tigers go into full old-school "run manufacturing" mode tonight and Jim Leyland displays the bunt sign to every hitter for the first time through the lineup.

Overall, this series has been a pleasant surprise, don't you think?