The New York Yankees will miss the postseason for the first time since starting their run in 1995. Mike Mussina pitched five shutout innings to earn his 19th win, Jason Giambi homered and the Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Tuesday night.
I am now in a state of Yankee Depression, and since I will not cheer on a National League team, I guess I will be cheering for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
My readers are probably curious to know about the What-If Challenge (because it seriously is a “What-If”). There has been a challenge issued by a few of my friends and some family members stating that if the New York Yankees do not make the AL Championship game this year, then I would have to don Boston Red Sox gear for a photo opportunity which would be posted on this blog for all to see. You see, I have a lot of Red Sox friends and family members who cheer on the O’s.
Well, you have heard it here first! I would gladly take them up on this challenge, so the Yankees better start winning (because I do not want to think about putting a Red Sox jersey near or on my body)! 
If the Yankees make it to the AL title game, then my friends and certain family members should be prepared to sing a rousing (and slightly embarrassing) version of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” wearing Yankees hats!
Game’s On!!
