Yanks get no relief

The Yankees and Mets squared off in the Subway series Saturday. Slow starts have collided with high expectations to form combustible conditions for both franchises. Sparks flew this week as frustration led to choice comments. Hank Steinbrenner's routine may be getting old already but the New Boss was backed by a credible Pinstripe source, "Hank has every right to say those things because they're playing lackadaisical."--Tino Martinez (NY Post.) The Big Apple's tabloid media poured gas on the fire, reporting that Brian Cashman's big noose was back and Willie Randolph's job is in jeopardy.

Johan Santana helped ease Willie's pain by doing what stoppers do. The Mets beat the Yankees 7-4 as Santana gave the Bombers a glimpse of what could have been. "We needed to feel good about ourselves again."--Randolph. Santana's effective pitching was supported by stellar defense and a series of dribblers by the offense, that's all he needed to send the Bombers to another defeat. The Yanks got no relief as Andy Pettitte fell to 3-5 and Kyle Farnsworth reverted to form, giving up two bombs. The Yankees remain in the cellar of the AL East where it's getting warmer by the day.

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