Congratulations to the NY Yankees who clinched a playoff spot yesterday with their 6-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. As expected, since they are the defending champions and have made the playoffs in 15 of the last 16 seasons, their post-game celebration was subdued. CC Sabathia was stellar, surrendering only one run in 8.1 innings. It was his 21st win. Derek Jeter was responsible for four of the Yankees runs, scoring three and driving in another . . .
Congratulations also to the Tampa Bay Rays who also clinched a playoff spot yesterday, and maintained their ½ game AL East-lead, by defeating the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 . . .
But the biggest congratulations go to the Cincinnati Reds, who locked-up the NL Central division title with a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros. It is the first time in 15 years that Cincy has reached the postseason . . . FYI to Dusty Baker's detractors: he is now only the second manager to ever lead three different National League teams to the playoffs--the Reds, Giants, and Cubs. Pretty impressive . . .
I will not lose any sleep because Tony LaRussa is not in the playoffs . . .
Beginning of the end for the Padres? Maybe, as their 5-2 loss to the Cubs combined with wins by the Giants and the Braves has pushed them closer to playoff elimination. They now trail the Giants by two games for the NL West crown and the Braves by a 1½ games for the NL wildcard spot . . .
Green Bay safety Nick Collins alleges that a Bears' fan yelled a racial slur and spit on him as he was leaving Soldier Field on Monday night. The Associated Press reports that a Milwaukee TV station has video of Collins throwing his mouthpiece at the fan. If Collins' take on the incident is accurate, then it is just the latest example of a fan believing that the purchase of a game ticket also entitles him to abuse the players. It's a disgrace, and if it is true that individual should be banned from the stadium. The NFL is investigating . . . Incidentally, a word of advice for Collins. If you're going to throw something at a fan, choose an object of no importance. It can be difficult to find a mouthpiece that fits comfortably, so why toss it away because of a jerk? Follow Mike Ditka's lead, instead. When Ditka needed to heave something at a fan, he pulled a wad of gum from his mouth and fired it into the seats . . .
John Carney's agent says that the 46-year-old kicker will be signed to a one-year deal by the New Orleans Saints. No truth to the rumor that New Orleans has also contacted Ray Guy . . .
Ever forced to follow your boss' directives only to be held personally responsible later when those directives prove unsuccessful? If yes, then you can sympathize with former 49ers offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye. Raye reports, "I was carrying out the head coach's wishes. I was doing what I was brought here to do under his philosophy he wanted installed." Sadly, Jimmy, no good deed goes unpunished . . .
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