I'll take the blue pill.

If this is the Yankee reality, I'd rather live in the computer-generated imaginary world where El Duque starts the game.

The much-maligned Yankee starting staff has given up 6 earned runs in 21 innings so far vs. the Twins. The Twins aren't the 1930 A's (or the 2004 Red Sox), but it's still a good job.

That starting pitching success ends today, you can count on that, as Javy Vazquez once again shows no ability to get the big out or make the big pitch.

Going to Mariano in game three was the right move. May as well bring in Mariano. Torre knows there's going to be a game five.

PS - If Vazquez comes through, I will apologize to him. Because I know that's what he's really waiting for as vindication: An apology from a blogger.