Originally Posted by
Olympic Fan
The Yankees got the division title when Boston lost the Orioles (again!) and the Yankees won the nightcap to sweep today's twin bill.
Unfortunately, Sabathia did not get No. 20. He dealed Hellicksonn on even terms -- leaving the game after 72/3s. He left with one out in the top of the eighth and the bases loaded. Robersoin came in and got Zobrist to ground into a double play.
In the bottom of the inning, we'e got Golston on third (pinch-running for Swisher, who doubled) when they walk Texiera and Cano. Two outs and the Yankees pinch-hit Posada, whi singles in two runs. Soriano gets the save.
king of neat that the Core three all contribute to the sweep -- Jeter has two hits, a walk and two runs in the opener; Rivera saves the opener; Posada drives in the game-winning runs in the night cap.
Ozzie, I guess you and I have to disagree about the relative value of Jeter and Rivera. Agree that Rivera is the greatest closer in history, while Jeter is only the 3rd-to-5th best shortstop of all-time, but even the 10th best shortstop in history would be more valuable than the No. 1 closer.