He’s been a very serviceable pitcher for the Yankees, but Mike Mussina’s days as a starter are done for now. It’s sad that he had to go down like this (3 IP, 9 hits, 6 ER) in a 16-0 thumping against the Tigers that leaves the Yankees only hoping for the Wild Card. Takes quite a bit of excitement out of the Boston coming to the Bronx, eh? Now it’s just another tough series the Yankees will have to try to win to stay alive in the Wild Card chase.

So what happened? I don’t really care to revisit it. Seriously, the most awkward runner in MLB, Sean Casey, legged out a triple against the Yanks. That’s more unheard of than Jorge Posada doing it. ‘Nuff said.

Eight behind Boston, either two or three behind Seattle for the Wild Card (pending the outcome of their game against LA)…perhaps Ian Kennedy will do better in five days.