The rhythms of a six-month baseball season can create a quirky paradox. The day-in, day-out schedule means there's always something new to react to, while the magnitude of a single game is relatively insignificant when it’s just one out of 162. No franchise plays out this offbeat balance better than the Yankees.
Last week began with general manager Brian Cashman's giving a ham-handed endorsement (kind of?) of manager Aaron Boone, saying “We made this bed, and we’re going to sleep in it.” Six days later, the Yankees are all smiles after winning five out of six and getting some breathing room from a .