Roger Clemens was brilliant today. He pitched seven full innings, struck out seven and only gave up one run. It was a terrific bid for win number 296. At the age of forty, it is amazing that he can bring the kind of power and dominance to the game. But you have to be afraid of wasted opportunities when so close to that lifetime goal of 300 wins in a career. The Yankees have averaged six or seven runs a game so far this season. Why couldn't they score three today? Argh! At least he didn't get the loss that he didn't deserve.

The Expos have won both of their "home" games in Puerto Rico. I think it is great for the fans down there to get the major league experience. But I can't imagine how this will be good for the Expos. It was a bittersweet loss for the Mets for me as old friend Mike Stanton gave up the game winning hit. Stanton, Nelson and Mendoza have all been scuffed around a bit so far this year. The trick when it comes to being a General Manager is to know when a player's peak is past and it's time to retool. That is not cold, it's business and every player understands it.

Well...the Royals are not going to win every game this season. It sure was fun to watch them win every day. Americans love Cinderella stories. We love when someone comes from behind and wins. We love when a poor, hard-working person or team overcomes and surpasses the previously dominant one. And then when that "Cinderella" stays at the top, we wait for someone else to come along and knock them off. That is why most of America is hoping someone in the National League East wins that division for the first time in eleven years. Before that, the Braves were absolutely terrible and THEY were the Cinderella team when their run started. Go Royals! You are the current Cinderella team.