You can’t have such a hard-and-fast “three run rule” with a guy like Randy Johnson. What if Johnny Gomes hits a three run homer in the 1st? You’re going to yank him? He could still easily settle in and have a solid start.

You take these things as they come and see what happens.

Johnson’s not going to get bombed.

CW said that there would be no change in the standings (either direction) until this weekend. Suddenly, Schilling explodes and the Sox have a AAA pitcher going tonight.

The Yankees are in a very good position to pick up another game: Today.

Agreed, Small should be the first guy they go to this evening – unless it’s the 9th.

Agreed, SL – and if Randy gets bombed early on, Small is waiting in the pen to help us out. Unit’s ego be damned!