Sox vs. Sox

Dice K was the best he has been all year last night. His slider was filthy, his change was diving away from lefties and he spotted his fastball. Why is he not in the discussion for the Cy Young? 13-2 with a 2.92 earned run average. I realize that he has walked way too many guys but his overall numbers are as good as many in the American League. Lackey, Halliday, Mussina (?), should be his main competition but the writer's will probably vote for K-Rod. Fransisco Rodriguez has been absolutely lights out this year closing for the Angels

Does NESN have a thing for Ozzie Guillen or what? They have a camera on him at all times for this series. I know some people don't like him but I appreciate Guillen's candor. Remember in the 2005 World Series when he walked to the mound and summoned his hefty closer Bobby Jenks by making a big belly sign and not tapping his right arm? Or how about, this year's tirade about how the media in Chicago give the Cubs much love and the White Sox get none even after winning the World Series? His most recent outburst focused on his pitchers throwing at hitters. All good stuff.

JD Drew batting lead off has not been too bad but the Nation must be hoping Ellsbury's recent surge gets him back to lead off. The line up gets far more balanced with Drew in the 5th or 6th spot.

Does anyone really care that Julio Lugo is rehabbing? Jed Lowrie is doing just fine thank you.

What exactly is Brian Giles thinking? He could have come to Boston and been in the middle of a playoff race and gotten two million extra dollars to boot. Instead he stays in San Diego as their fourth outfielder, trying to hit in the most pitcher friendly park in all of baseball. Good luck!