I think it's a combination of both. I mean, you have to give credit to the Yanks for playing better, but on the same token I'll admit that Baltimore and Boston have been sliding (Baltimore because of injuries and I don't know why for Boston). In any case, we're making up ground.

I was beginning to worry about you fathersson. You seem to be the first in line when the Yanks lose, but when they win 6 out of 7 going into the break, I've gotta put out an APB for ya

BTW, I'd grade their first half performance a B- or C+ at best (their pitching still needs work and they've been too inconsistent all season long. Not to mention they're a mere 6 games above .500 at 46-40)