Yanks' opening day

The beginning of the end for The House that Ruth Built--opening day for the 2008 New York Yankees:

• 6:51PM--The Girardi era begins as the new Joe is introduced to a warm reception.
• 7:03PM--Mr. October throws out the ceremonial 1ST pitch to Yogi.
• 7:10 PM--Wang throws 1ST pitch strike, let the games begin.
• 7:24 PM--A-Rod rifles a double to right-center off Doc Halladay ("One of the best 10 pitchers in the AL...an extreme ground ball pitcher whose strikeout rate, 139/215IP, doesn't reflect how dominant he can be."--BP)
• The "New" Giambi flashes some leather on two key plays and survives 3RD inning without injury.
• Game tied 1-1, after 3 innings, updates as game progresses.
• Update--Melky Cabrera snares two drives in the 4TH, converting extra-base hits to outs, then goes deep--314 1/2 feet--to tie the score 2-2 after 6 innings. The Yankees have produced strong defense all night (Jeter,Giambi, Cabrera and A-Rod) keeping the solid Wang even with the elite Halladay. As this pitchers duel progresses, it will be interesting to see how Girardi uses his bullpen, should the game remain tied.
• Update--Defense is the difference as the Jays boot a double play ball and allow the lead run to score.
• Joba closes a scoreless 8Th with a fist pump, setting the stage for the Great Rivera.
• Mo slams the door as the Yankees win their 11TH consecutive home opener, yet another major league record.
• Girardi notches his first win managing in Pinstripes as Sinatra sings the song.