YANKS: over A's

I have to admit, after Jeter's error in the first, leading to a 3-run inning for the A's, frustration kicked in. The Yankees certainly look sloppy out on the field in the early goings. But even with all the defensive errors, the damaged/relatively ineffective starting rotation, an overworked bullpen, Hideki Matsui on the DL, and Minky/Melky not hitting worth a lick, the Yankees still manage to win and remain only a game behind the healthy, newly-improved Boston Red Sox. Yankee fans are drueling for the end of this month when they will see the return of Wang, not to mention Matsui coming off the DL. Injuries, especially to the starting rotation, have certainly made things hard on the Yankees.

The Bombers beat the A's off a solo homer by Jason Giambi in the 13th inning. Brian Bruney closed it out for the save.