Now that the Yankees have dotted the "i's" and crossed the "t's" on the Teixeira contract and given him Jason Giambi's old position and jersey number, Giambi has probably (by now) seen the writing on the wall.

That's why he's going back home.

The Oakland A's have announced they have agreed in principle (and pending physical) on a one year deal worth $4 million. The team also has an option for the 2010 season (worth $6.5 million) with a $1.25 million buyout option.

And in other news, good ridance to the multi-million-dollar-mistake known as Carl Pavano. The Cleveland Indians, after an extensive physical (and by God it better have been extensive for their sake) agreed on a one year contract with the oft injured RHP, worth $1.5 million.

The contract has $5.3 million in performance bonuses.

No word yet on whether running his ferrari into the back of a garbage truck is one of the incentives.

With the first round of General Manager meetings in full swing, Brian Cashman and company declined to pick up the team options on both Jason Giambi and Carl Pavano's contracts.

Giambi will receive $5 million for the buyout and Pavano cashes in another $1.95 million. This, obviously, isn't the first time the Yankees have given Pavano money for doing absolutely nothing.

The moves free up some cash for the Yankees, as the two spots held by Giambi and Pavano free up close to $28 million dollars.

Some sources think that Giambi may return to Oakland, as reported by ESPN:

In a sign that Giambi may want to return to the Athletics, Oakland announced Tuesday that Bob Alejo will become its director of strength and conditioning. Alejo was Oakland's strength and conditioning coach from 1993-2001 and followed Giambi to the Yankees, working for Giambi personally and for the team during some years.

Over the next few weeks, we'll be taking a look at the Bombers offseason plans; free agents, players parting ways, and analysis of positions that need to be upgraded if the Yanks look to correct their disappointing 2008 season.

First up is Yankee first baseman Jason Giambi. Giambi's contract situation with the team is unstable at best. The Yanks have a $22 million club option on his contract, or a $5 million buyout option.

It doesn't take an advanced degree in physics to see where this discussion is going.

All signs point to Cashman opting to use the buyout clause, saving the Yankees a cool $17 million. Once that's taken care of and the money's been wired, there are two roads the Yankees can go down with Giambi.

Road #1: Cutting Ties

There are a handful of Yankee fans that are salivating over this option, especially with the impeding free agency of Mark Teixeira and to a lesser extent, Hank Blalock.

If the Angels can't quickly resign K-Rod, we have a hard time believing that the Angels will be able to convince Teixeira that they're committed to winning. Despite their recent success, their lineup is aging quickly and could be subject to fire sales this offseason.

While Teixeira would be a huge upgrade over Giambi, there are rumors that Teixeira would be willing to play for the Orioles next season. He grew up in Maryland and rooted for the Orioles as a child. We all know that Orioles brass have been known to recklessly pony up big bucks. This could be one of those times. Don't look for the Yanks to get into a bidding war over a first baseman, as pitching is a top priority this offseason.

Internal options at first base are intersting. Cody Ransom comes to mind as the best prospect suited to play first, but when all is said and done, he's most likely nothing more than a super utility guy. Juan Miranda, a relative unkown until his September call up, has been dominating the Arizona Fall League; The 25-year-old ranks second in slugging percentage (.871) and third in batting average (.452),

Road #2: Sign and Cross Fingers

The road less likely traveled is to buy out Jason's contract and sign him to a lesser deal, one loaded with performance based incentives. This prevents Giambi from signing on with a team like the Red Sox or Angels and going on a 50 HR/150 RBI binge-like season and hurting the Yankees in the long run.

The posibility of that happening is highly unlikely, we're just writing it down now so we have something to link back to next September when Giambi hits the game winning walk off home run for the Angels in the one game playoff that keeps the Yankees out of the postseason.


River Avenue News Prediction:
Yanks lose the 'stache and bring in a handful of journeymen to compete for the first base job.

Despite a solid performance by Mike Mussina (5 innings, 4 hits, 6 strikeouts) and a Jason Giambi home run, the Yanks 3-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays was not enough to get the Yanks into the playoffs.
Boston beat Cleveland 5-4 last night, wrapping up the Wild Card for the American League. This is the first time since 1995 that the Bombers will not be playing October baseball.
This season also marks the first time in Derek Jeter's career that he will no be participating in the playoffs.

New York Yankees
Hitters	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG
B Gardner CF	4	0	2	0	0	0	0	.202
J Damon LF	4	0	0	0	0	1	1	.305
M Cabrera LF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.243
B Abreu RF	4	0	1	0	0	1	0	.299
A Rodriguez 3B	4	0	0	0	0	2	1	.300
J Giambi 1B	4	2	2	1	0	1	0	.252
D Jeter SS	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.301
X Nady DH	4	0	1	0	0	1	0	.267
R Cano 2B	4	1	1	1	0	0	1	.264
C Ransom SS-1B	2	0	0	0	1	1	0	.276
J Molina C	3	0	0	0	0	2	2	.219
Totals	33	3	7	2	1	9	5
BATTING 2B: X Nady (10, J Litsch); R Cano (32, J Litsch) 3B: B Gardner (2, J Litsch) HR: J Giambi (32, 4th inning off J Litsch 0 on, 1 Out) RBI: R Cano (65), J Giambi (95) Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: J Damon 1, J Molina 1 Team LOB: 4
FIELDING E: C Ransom (2, throw) DP: 1 (R Cano-C Ransom-J Giambi). Outfield Assist: B Gardner (M Scutaro at 3rd base).

New York Yankees
Pitchers	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	PC-ST	ERA
M Mussina (W, 19-9)	5.0	4	0	0	0	6	0	73-47	3.47
P Coke (H, 4)	0.1	1	0	0	0	1	0	9-7	0.00
B Bruney (H, 11)	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	0	14-8	1.87
D Marte	0.0	1	1	1	1	0	0	15-8	5.40
J Chamberlain (H, 19)	1.2	3	0	0	1	3	0	30-17	2.42
M Rivera (S, 38)	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	0	13-7	1.43
Totals	9.0	9	1	1	2	14	0	154-94
PITCHING WP: J Chamberlain IBB: A Lind (By J Chamberlain) Batters faced: M Mussina 17; P Coke 2; B Bruney 3; D Marte 2; J Chamberlain 9; M Rivera 3 Ground Balls-Fly Balls: M Mussina 6-2; P Coke 0-0; B Bruney 1-0; D Marte 0-0; J Chamberlain 2-0; M Rivera 1-0

Scoring Summary
			NYY	TOR
	2nd	R Cano grounded out to second, J Giambi scored, X Nady to third.	1	0
	4th	J Giambi homered to right center.	2	0
	7th	R Cano scored on G Zaun's passed ball.	3	0
	7th	S Rolen singled to center, A Lind scored, L Overbay to second.	3	1

Bobby Abreu and Jason Giambi both homered in a 7-4 Yankeee win over the Mariners. Sidney Ponson (gag) improved to 8-5 on the season.

New York Yankees
Hitters	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG
J Damon CF	4	1	0	0	1	0	1	.308
D Jeter SS	3	1	1	0	2	0	1	.295
B Abreu RF	4	2	3	3	1	0	0	.302
A Rodriguez 3B	3	1	0	0	1	0	2	.311
J Giambi 1B	5	2	3	2	0	0	3	.249
C Ransom 1B	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.750
X Nady LF	5	0	1	1	0	0	2	.280
H Matsui DH	5	0	3	1	0	1	1	.306
R Cano 2B	4	0	0	0	0	1	4	.264
I Rodriguez C	4	0	1	0	0	1	1	.280
Totals	37	7	12	7	5	3	15
BATTING 2B: H Matsui (16, R Rowland-Smith); X Nady (8, R Rowland-Smith); J Giambi (16, R Corcoran) 3B: B Abreu (4, J Thomas) HR: B Abreu (16, 1st inning off R Rowland-Smith 0 on, 2 Out); J Giambi (29, 6th inning off R Rowland-Smith 0 on, 1 Out) RBI: B Abreu 3 (87), J Giambi 2 (89), X Nady (28), H Matsui (45) 2-out RBI: B Abreu, H Matsui GIDP: D Jeter, X Nady Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: A Rodriguez 1, R Cano 2, J Giambi 2 Team LOB: 9
BASERUNNING SB: J Damon 2 (28, 3rd base off S Green/R Johnson, 2nd base off S Green/R Johnson)
FIELDING E: S Ponson (4, interference) DP: 1 (A Rodriguez-J Giambi).

New York Yankees
Pitchers	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	PC-ST	ERA
S Ponson (W, 8-5)	6.0	5	3	3	1	1	1	66-43	5.10
B Bruney	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	12-8	2.25
J Chamberlain	0.2	3	1	1	0	1	0	22-16	2.67
M Rivera (S, 33)	1.1	0	0	0	0	1	0	13-9	1.43
Totals	9.0	8	4	4	1	4	1	113-76
PITCHING Batters faced: S Ponson 23; B Bruney 3; J Chamberlain 5; M Rivera 4 Ground Balls-Fly Balls: S Ponson 14-3; B Bruney 1-1; J Chamberlain 0-1; M Rivera 3-0

Scoring Summary
			NYY	SEA
	1st	B Abreu homered to center.	1	0
	6th	J Giambi homered to right.	2	0
	6th	R Ibanez homered to right, J Reed and A Beltre scored.	2	3
	7th	B Abreu tripled to deep right, J Damon and D Jeter scored.	4	3
	7th	J Giambi hit a ground rule double to deep left center, B Abreu scored, A Rodriguez to third.	5	3
	7th	X Nady grounded out to third, A Rodriguez scored, J Giambi to third.	6	3
	7th	H Matsui singled to center, J Giambi scored.	7	3
	8th	R Ibanez singled to center, J Reed scored, A Beltre to third.	7	4

Jason Giambi hit was will most likely be the last home run at Yankee Stadium.

At least in the Red Sox-Yankee rivalry. Giambi belted a blast in the seventh, and eventually knocked in the game winning run with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth.

New York Yankees
Hitters	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG
J Damon CF	3	0	0	0	0	2	0	.311
D Jeter SS	4	0	3	0	0	0	0	.297
B Abreu RF	4	0	1	0	0	0	2	.296
A Rodriguez 3B	4	0	0	0	0	3	4	.307
X Nady LF	4	0	1	0	0	1	4	.316
B Gardner PR	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.189
R Cano 2B	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	.266
H Matsui DH	3	0	0	0	1	2	0	.307
C Ransom 1B	2	1	1	0	0	1	0	.750
I Rodriguez C	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	.280
J Molina C	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	.228
a-J Giambi PH-1B	2	1	2	3	0	0	0	.251
Totals	32	3	8	3	2	10	12
a-homered to center for J Molina in the 7th
BATTING 2B: C Ransom (1, J Lester) HR: J Giambi (27, 7th inning off H Okajima 1 on, 2 Out) RBI: J Giambi 3 (81) 2-out RBI: J Giambi 2 Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: X Nady 2 Team LOB: 8
BASERUNNING SB: B Gardner (6, 2nd base off J Masterson/J Varitek) CS: D Jeter (5, 2nd base by J Lester/J Varitek)
FIELDING E: D Jeter (11, throw) DP: 1 (R Cano-C Ransom).

New York Yankees
Pitchers	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	PC-ST	ERA
M Mussina	7.0	5	2	2	2	6	0	113-73	3.41
B Bruney	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2-1	2.35
D Marte	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2-1	7.59
M Rivera (W, 5-5)	1.1	0	0	0	0	0	0	15-10	1.50
Totals	9.0	5	2	2	2	6	0	132-85
PITCHING HBP: A Cora (By M Mussina); K Youkilis (By M Mussina) Batters faced: M Mussina 28; B Bruney 1; D Marte 1; M Rivera 5 Ground Balls-Fly Balls: M Mussina 7-7; B Bruney 0-1; D Marte 1-0; M Rivera 2-2

Scoring Summary
			BOS	NYY
	5th	J Varitek singled to right, J Lowrie scored, A Cora to third.	1	0
	5th	J Ellsbury grounded into fielder's choice to second, A Cora scored, J Varitek out at second.	2	0
	7th	J Giambi homered to center, C Ransom scored.	2	2
	9th	J Giambi singled to center, B Gardner scored, H Matsui to third, I Rodriguez to second.	2	3

Carl Pavano has got a win streak going, even though its been 501 days in between the two wins. Pavano pitched well against the Orioles last night, going five innings en route to a 5-3 Yankee win. Rivera picked up the save (#30 on the season) and Giambi and Matsui both homered.

New York Yankees
Hitters	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG
J Damon CF	4	1	1	0	1	0	1	.311
D Jeter SS	4	0	1	0	0	1	1	.296
B Abreu RF	4	0	0	0	0	2	3	.293
A Rodriguez 3B	3	2	1	1	0	1	0	.309
J Giambi 1B	4	1	2	3	0	0	0	.253
C Ransom 1B	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000
X Nady LF	4	0	1	0	0	1	0	.316
H Matsui DH	4	1	1	1	0	1	2	.312
R Cano 2B	4	0	1	0	0	2	0	.263
I Rodriguez C	4	0	0	0	0	1	1	.285
Totals	35	5	8	5	1	9	8
BATTING 2B: A Rodriguez (29, J Guthrie) HR: J Giambi (25, 3rd inning off J Guthrie 1 on, 2 Out); H Matsui (9, 7th inning off J Guthrie 0 on, 0 Out) RBI: A Rodriguez (78), J Giambi 3 (76), H Matsui (38) 2-out RBI: A Rodriguez, J Giambi 3 Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: B Abreu 1, H Matsui 1 Team LOB: 5
FIELDING DP: 1 (R Cano).

New York Yankees
Pitchers	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	PC-ST	ERA
C Pavano (W, 1-0)	5.0	7	3	3	1	5	0	91-54	5.40
B Bruney (H, 5)	2.0	1	0	0	0	1	0	29-19	2.11
J Veras (H, 8)	1.0	1	0	0	0	2	0	21-13	2.72
M Rivera (S, 30)	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	10-6	1.57
Totals	9.0	9	3	3	1	9	0	151-92
PITCHING HBP: K Millar (By C Pavano); M Mora (By C Pavano) Batters faced: C Pavano 24; B Bruney 7; J Veras 4; M Rivera 3 Ground Balls-Fly Balls: C Pavano 5-4; B Bruney 2-3; J Veras 1-0; M Rivera 2-0

Scoring Summary
			NYY	BAL
	1st	A Rodriguez doubled to deep center, J Damon scored, A Rodriguez to third advancing on throw.	1	0
	1st	J Giambi reached on infield single to second, A Rodriguez scored.	2	0
	2nd	J Castro hit sacrifice fly to center, L Scott scored, K Millar to third, J Payton to second.	2	1
	2nd	B Roberts grounded out to shortstop, K Millar scored, J Payton to third.	2	2
	2nd	N Markakis singled to center, J Payton scored.	2	3
	3rd	J Giambi homered to center, A Rodriguez scored.	4	3
	7th	H Matsui homered to right center.	5	3

Jason Giambi hit the game winning home run in the sixth inning and Andy Pettite pitched eight innings, striking out nine, en route to a Bomber 2-1 win over Oakland. The Yanks are now eight games over .500.

New York Yankees
Hitters	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG
D Jeter SS	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	.282
B Abreu RF	4	0	1	0	0	1	0	.272
A Rodriguez 3B	3	0	1	1	0	0	0	.313
J Giambi DH	2	1	2	1	2	0	0	.257
R Cano 2B	4	0	2	0	0	1	4	.258
W Betemit 1B	3	0	0	0	0	2	1	.246
R Sexson 1B	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.219
M Cabrera CF	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	.245
J Molina C	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	.215
B Gardner LF	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	.163
Totals	28	2	7	2	3	4	7
BATTING 2B: D Jeter (19, J Duchscherer) HR: J Giambi (20, 6th inning off J Duchscherer 0 on, 1 Out) RBI: A Rodriguez (56), J Giambi (56) SF: A Rodriguez GIDP: J Molina, R Cano Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: R Cano 1 Team LOB: 6
FIELDING DP: 1 (D Jeter-R Cano-W Betemit). Outfield Assist: B Abreu (R Sweeney at 2nd base).

New York Yankees
Pitchers	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	PC-ST	ERA
A Pettitte (W, 11-7)	8.0	4	1	1	0	9	0	114-77	3.86
M Rivera (S, 24)	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	11-7	1.22
Totals	9.0	5	1	1	0	9	0	125-84
PITCHING Batters faced: A Pettitte 27; M Rivera 3 Ground Balls-Fly Balls: A Pettitte 9-6; M Rivera 1-1

Scoring Summary
			OAK	NYY
	3rd	A Rodriguez hit sacrifice fly to right, D Jeter scored, B Abreu to second.	0	1
	6th	R Sweeney singled to center, J Hannahan scored.	1	1
	6th	J Giambi homered to right.	1	2

AJ Burrnet shut down the Yankee lineup until Jason Giambi homered in the ninth inning. Burnett struck out eight and allowed only six hits.

New York Yankees
Hitters	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG
D Jeter SS	4	0	0	0	0	2	0	.284
B Abreu RF	4	0	2	0	0	0	0	.274
A Rodriguez 3B	4	0	1	0	0	1	1	.312
J Giambi DH	4	1	2	1	0	1	3	.253
J Posada C	3	0	1	0	0	1	3	.272
R Cano 2B	3	0	0	0	1	0	3	.246
M Cabrera CF	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	.241
W Betemit 1B	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	.243
B Gardner LF	3	0	0	0	0	2	0	.167
Totals	31	1	6	1	1	8	11
BATTING 2B: B Abreu (22, A Burnett) HR: J Giambi (19, 9th inning off A Burnett 0 on, 1 Out) RBI: J Giambi (55) GIDP: J Posada, R Cano Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: J Posada 1, R Cano 1 Team LOB: 5
FIELDING DP: 1 (B Abreu-J Posada). Outfield Assist: B Abreu (S Rolen at Home).

New York Yankees
Pitchers	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	PC-ST	ERA
A Pettitte (L, 10-7)	6.0	8	4	4	1	6	1	107-64	4.03
D Giese	1.0	1	0	0	1	0	0	16-8	2.70
D Robertson	1.0	0	0	0	1	2	0	20-10	2.25
Totals	8.0	9	4	4	3	8	1	143-82
PITCHING Batters faced: A Pettitte 26; D Giese 5; D Robertson 4 Ground Balls-Fly Balls: A Pettitte 6-5; D Giese 0-3; D Robertson 0-1

Scoring Summary
			NYY	TOR
	2nd	S Rolen singled to right center, K Mench scored.	0	1
	2nd	M Scutaro homered to left, S Rolen and A Lind scored.	0	4
	9th	J Giambi homered to left.	1	4

RIVER AVENUE NEWS
by Chris Lima
Tuesday, July 8

In order to help Bomber slugger Jason Giambi make his way to the 2008 All-Star Game, the New York Yankees have started up a "Support the Stache" campaign. Yankee radio and television announcers (Michael Kay, John Sterling, David Cone, Susan Waldman, etc) will be delivering the "Support the Stache" rally cry during their broadcasts.

Yankee Officials have also submitted five Jason Giambi autographed baseballs to be distributed to fans who vote for Giambi on MLB.com

If you're interested in contributing to the "Support the Stache" campaign, you can click on the banner ad in the right hand column on this website. The ad transports you to the voting page on MLB.com

River Avenue writers will contribute to the "Support the Stache" campaign by donating ad space to ensure that baseball's classiest mustache shows up for the All-Star Game

Hours after Yankee Co-Owner Hank Steinbrenner blasted the team for its poor offensive performance, Yankee bats exploded for eighteen runs, crushing the Texas Rangers en route to a 18-7 win.

Jason Giambi hit a grand slam (6 RBI) and Alex Rodriguez (3 RBI) added another home run, highlighting the nine run seventh inning.

Things began to look grim for the Bombers when Sidney Ponson allowed two home runs to his former teammates in the sixth inning, blowing a Yankee lead. Ponson was less than stellar in his second start in Pinstripes, allowing seven runs, nine hits, only making it through five innings.

New York Yankees
Hitters	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG
J Damon LF	6	3	3	2	0	0	2	.320
D Jeter SS	5	1	1	0	1	0	3	.279
C Moeller 1B	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.254
B Abreu RF	5	3	2	2	1	0	3	.284
A Rodriguez 3B	3	4	2	3	2	0	0	.321
A Gonzalez 3B-SS	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	.173
J Giambi DH	4	2	2	6	0	0	1	.268
J Posada C	3	1	1	2	1	0	1	.293
J Molina C	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	.233
R Cano 2B	5	1	2	1	0	0	4	.248
W Betemit 1B-3B	4	0	1	1	1	0	2	.267
B Gardner CF	4	2	1	1	1	0	2	.100
Totals	41	18	16	18	7	0	20
BATTING 2B: R Cano (18, L Mendoza); B Abreu (19, W Madrigal); J Giambi (13, W Madrigal); J Posada (12, W Madrigal) HR: J Giambi (18, 3rd inning off L Mendoza 3 on, 2 Out); A Rodriguez (17, 7th inning off J Wright 2 on, 2 Out) RBI: R Cano (35), J Giambi 6 (52), J Posada 2 (22), W Betemit (14), B Gardner (1), J Damon 2 (37), A Rodriguez 3 (47), B Abreu 2 (55) 2-out RBI: R Cano, J Giambi 4, J Posada, A Rodriguez 3, J Damon, B Abreu 2 GIDP: D Jeter Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: A Gonzalez 1, W Betemit 1, R Cano 2 Team LOB: 7
BASERUNNING SB: B Gardner (2, 2nd base off J Wright/M Ramirez)
FIELDING DP: 3 (R Cano-W Betemit 2, R Cano-D Jeter-W Betemit).

New York Yankees
Pitchers	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	PC-ST	ERA
S Ponson	5.0	9	7	7	3	1	2	83-50	4.18
E Ramirez (W, 2-0)	2.0	0	0	0	1	3	0	30-20	3.10
K Farnsworth	1.0	0	0	0	2	1	0	24-13	3.89
L Hawkins	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	9-7	5.86
Totals	9.0	9	7	7	6	5	2	146-90
PITCHING Batters faced: S Ponson 24; E Ramirez 7; K Farnsworth 5; L Hawkins 3 Ground Balls-Fly Balls: S Ponson 6-7; E Ramirez 3-0; K Farnsworth 1-1; L Hawkins 1-2

Scoring Summary
			TEX	NYY
	2nd	R Cano doubled to deep right, A Rodriguez scored.	0	1
	3rd	M Young doubled to right, B Boggs scored, I Kinsler to third.	1	1
	3rd	J Hamilton singled to center, I Kinsler and M Young scored.	3	1
	3rd	J Giambi homered to right, J Damon, D Jeter and A Rodriguez scored.	3	5
	5th	J Posada walked, B Abreu scored, A Rodriguez to third, J Giambi to second.	3	6
	6th	M Bradley homered to right, J Hamilton scored.	5	6
	6th	C Davis homered to center, F Catalanotto scored.	7	6
	7th	J Giambi doubled to deep left center, B Abreu and A Rodriguez scored.	7	8
	7th	J Posada doubled to right, J Giambi scored.	7	9
	7th	W Betemit grounded out to second, J Posada scored, R Cano to second.	7	10
	7th	B Gardner singled to right, R Cano scored.	7	11
	7th	J Damon singled to left, B Gardner scored, J Damon to second advancing on throw.	7	12
	7th	A Rodriguez homered to right, J Damon and B Abreu scored.	7	15
	8th	J Damon singled to right, J Molina scored, B Gardner to second.	7	16
	8th	B Abreu singled to center , B Gardner scored, J Damon scored, D Jeter to second.	7	17