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Yankees were in control of the past two games against the Red Sox, yet required a dramatic comeback to win on Monday and blew last night’s game, as their frantic 9th inning comeback fell short. In both games, the Yankees were severely handicapped late by a lack of bench and bullpen options.

 

In Monday night’s contest, Phil Hughes did not have his best stuff and was only able to give them five innings—though the Yankees did lead after five. From there, Joe Girardi went to Boone Logan for an inning and tried to use Chan Ho Park for two. Logan gave up a solo home run and the wheels completely came off for Park, who did not record an out in the eighth. At the time, I was stunned that Girardi had not gone to David Robertson ...

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