Bah, who will Boston give up for Clemens, and even then, will Boston make the playoffs? I think if the Yankees dial-down and just focus on winning games, they will be fine. Our pitching staff is much improved from last year, even Brown is doing well. Tanyon Sturze was excellent as a spot starter down the stretch last year. I don't think Clemens will head to Boston unless crazy-legs-broken-bloody-ankle Schilling will be unable to pitch in the offseason (which could happen).

But this playoff race will be closer than ever, with Baltimore, Boston, New York, Chicago and Minnesota all looking for spots.