Looking For A Bright Sunny View

Last night, I am told, I created havoc in an upper east side bar.

The troubles began when it turned out the rumors were true that Joe Girardi had agreed to let AJ start on short rest.

When we were down 3-0 after the first three Philly batters, I tossed my first pint-sized glass against the bathroom door.

By the time Phil Coke did his ADD-based
"walkabout" ( anyone out there remember Evonne Goolagong?), and imagined that he was throwing batting practice at the pre-all star game home run derby, it was my hamburger and french fries that went sailing.

After Tex struck out in the ninth, representing the $181 million tying run, I began "re-arranging " some chairs.

I am now out $3,227 for undisclosed damages, and supposedly unwelcome for a while.

So I decided today was a day for happy thoughts;

1. It isn't the destination, it's the journey.

Aren't we all just exited to be here? To see the pagentry, the bunting, the painted logos on the fields. Don't you smile when you see the 80,000 white towels waving in Philadelphia, reminiscent of the first winter snowfall?

2. The Yankees are trying really hard.

If you do the best you can you'll always be a winner, right? AJ didn't want to fail. He wanted to show that he was just as tough, reliable, and good as his teammate CC Sabathia. He put himself out there for us. And Joe showed him trust and confidence.

3. You win some, you lose some.

Do we really think Joe Girardi makes terrible decisions to hurt us, or to hurt the team? Sometimes it is difficult to see the truth when you are sitting there in the dugout. And, after all, all we need is one more win. We are still in the drivers seat. what could be more delicious than winning in front of our own fans, anyway?

4. Good pitching beats good hitting.

We can't blame Tex, or Cano, or Gardiner, or any of the other "mendoza line" performers. You think they aren't trying ( well, maybe Robbie isn't )? It is really hard to hit a 95 mph fastball up and in. Or a slider in the dirt. Let's lighten up. each of these players is helping the Yanks in other ways. We should be proud of each and every one of them.

5. It isn't if you win or lose. It's how you play the game.

I bet we all forgot that famous saying, now didn't we? The Yanks are showing grit, professionalism and courage. I am proud of them no matter what happens. And you are, too. After all, we've already won 26 world championships.

6. Isn't it enough just to see Derek, Mo, Andy and Jorge back in the bright lights?

The greatest group of home grown Yankees ( also Bernie ) in most of our recent memories. What a thrill. Just seeing them again, together, on the biggest stage of the baseball world. All future hall of fame players ( I hope ). It is enough.

7. I need a bloody mary.