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but people seem to think it was.

Clemens should have been challenged harder than he was. He should have been incessantly reminded of how perjury works. He should have told the truth. Yep, that is absolutely my opinion.

The Congressional hearings that took place had two liars and a lawyer at the table. Plain and simple. The two “defendants” had their chance to state, under oath, that they were telling the truth. They both stuck to their stories.  They both have credibility issues. They both have things they’re hiding and are very afraid for anyone to know.

What a joke this hearing was.

I’m just glad it’s over.

Ok, Roger.

You’ll have about 13 of the 60 Minutes to explain your B-12 (Palmeiro, anyone?) shots and your pain killers.

Then, you’ll have to make sure you ARE telling the truth because, under oath, this month, you’re the next contestant on the new hit game show that’s taking the country by storm: Believe it or Stuff it (thank you Gary Craig and John Elliot).

I’m not sure if you’ll plead the fifth or if you’ll sit there and tell only half of the story. I do know, however, that you’ll have a chance to look really good or really guilty. This is almost too easy, isn’t it?

If you go to D.C. and state your side, you’ll have two or more people waiting in line behind you to dispute your claims.

If you don’t go for some ridiculous reason, you’ll look guilty.

If you go and don’t talk, you’ll look guilty.

Hmmm… It should make for interesting television. Thank God for TiVo.

As if you needed further proof that the Rocket’s final (and I REALLY believe it’s his final) game in any uniform happened last night, he is now ineligible for at least the ALCS, if the Yankees were to advance.

Ron Villone will take his place and come from the bullpen, meaning that if the Yankees do move on, they’ll either have Phil Hughes or Mike Mussina picking up the start in the Rocket’s place.

Cheers to the end of a hell of a career. I don’t see him coming back.

Alright! They’ve secured a post season slot and it’s time to think about Step 2: Win the Division.

I think the Sox can, as Julio said last night, relax a little. The pressure to make it to the post season was intense with the Yankees breathing down their necks. But now what? Winning with the best record would be sweet since it means they get to dictate the first playoff series. A couple of accolades for the Fenway Nine would be pretty well-deserved too. How about Youk for Gold Glove? How about Pedroia for Rookie of the Year? What about the Cy for Beckett? And, to be honest, Mike Lowell could be in line for a Comeback of the Year player award.

Notes:

• I find it fitting for Lugo that he hit the home run to punch the post season ticket in his old back yard.
• Varitek has suddenly found some power?
• Gagne is hittable and walks people, but, as Tito and Cap’n V said, “We need him.”
• By Lopez not striking out Pena, and worse yet, giving up a three-run homer, we are left without the Sox having a left-handed specialist.
• I think Okajima will do just fine once he comes back from the rest.
• I know I haven’t mentioned this yet, but I originally thought that it would be a mistake for Kapler to try to come back to the majors. That was until I read he’s only 32. Wow. He could have easily caught on somewhere else, couldn’t he? Odd.
• I’d like to quietly point out that two important pitchers for the Yankees: Ian Kennedy and Roger Clemens have been pushed back a day or two due to nagging injuries. That won’t bode well for them in October.
• I was watching last night’s game thinking: I’ve not seen a pitcher like Dice-K in a while who gives up a ton of walks but also has a ton of strikeouts. I wish I knew more about pitching mechanics in the Japanese system to see where the problem is. For the last two months, however, one thing is for sure: He throws too many fast balls.
• It would be a really good idea for the Sox to sweep the Rays today. Regardless of McGowan’s record (Blue Jays), I don’t think the Yankees will have too much winning.

It never ceases to entertain, does it? This ridiculous and emotional roller coaster we call Red Sox vs. Yankees. After last night’s bases-loaded,Rivera-busting-Ortiz moves with Kung-Fu grip and the energetic (and frustrating) Jeter primal scream and wind-up fist pump action, the Sox boarded a plane to head to Toronto.

I think the Nation has some questions going into the final two weeks of the season, but at least they didn’t get swept.

Here are my notes of frustration:

• I’d much rather see Millar come to town and be a total suck-up than watch the ball-stealing, annoying as hell Manneshievitzis (I know how to spell his name, by the way).
• I don’t like A-Rod because of the years he spent “acting” and being forcefully politically correct, NOT because of his skills. He’s an amazingly gifted ballplayer who also happens to be a complete jackass.
• I don’t think the pitch to Jeter was a mistake. It was inside, but it wasn’t fast enough. Otherwise, Schilling did a great job and I think he out-pitched Roger.
• How much is Youk hurting right now?
• Wake left before the team. Mirabelli wants to catch tonight. Not sure what will happen, but I’m guessing it’ll be another long game.
• Manny isn’t playing until today or tomorrow. If he plays tonight, the Nation will complain that he should have been able to play against the Yankees. If he’s still hurting, then he probably shouldn’t play tonight or tomorrow for that matter. I’d sit him until Wednesday.
• Correction: I’d sit Manny until Wednesday UNLESS Ellsbury is really hurting with the ball off the knee. (Incidentally, the conspiracy theorist inside of every one of my friends last night was that they did it to slow him down.)
• Gagne did a nice job last night. He even gunned one in there at 95.
• The magic number is hovering around 9 (It may be 8, not sure). If the Yankees continue to play like they have, this thing will come down to the series against the Twins.