SU is pumped for the Yankees – Blue Jays series this weekend.  This is the time of year that baseball has the sports world (mostly) to itself.  These are big games – feels like the first time we can say that in about 3 years in Yankeeland.  Here is what to expect:

• Yankees face a knuckleballer for the 2nd time in 3 games.  Does this help?  SU says absolutely – they will score 9 runs tonight off of RA Dickey.  Time to make the early statement.
• Ellsbury is finally showing signs of revival just as Tex is going down a bit.  But that’s baseball: you never have everyone hitting on all cylinders.
• Yankees need to knock down Jose Bautista tonight to send a message.  SU is confident that if Evoldi doesn’t do it, Nova will tomorrow.  After all, Nova threw one over his head when he was a rookie and got the staredown from Joey Batts.
• I liked the fire from CC last night after he struck out Big Papi in the 6th inning with the bases loaded.  He was throwing 94 mph last night – good sign for him.  And good for Yankee fans as Girardi talks like he is in the mix for the playoff rotation which is of course very scary.
• They face David Price tomorrow for about the 30th time.  That is actually good for the home team.

We will learn about the Yankees by Sunday evening.  Is this team for real?  SU has been skeptical all year.  Time to be proven wrong starting tonight.  What do you think?