Here are some thoughts as I watched the assault drag on.

We've all done it, it haven't we? That dreadful walk of shame. Whether we've given our best effort or skated by on something, we failed to get a job done. Having instead to face the wife, the boss or the fans owning up to the wrong doing. Such was the case for Randy Johnson. Walking from the mound with his head low. Okay so most of us didn't fail on live television in front of millions of viewers and 55,000 fans in the stands. Did you hear Johnson' reception? Yankee fans are brutal.

The Boston Herald has Schilling praising and ripping the Yankee fans. When I read the article I didn't hear much ripping, but whatever.

Now had Johnson been a rookie playing for anyone other than the Yankees, I may have had some sympathy, but he isn't and he doesn't. So...I was only sorry to see him leave.

Two earned runs? Why is it that if a pitcher makes an error (or wild pitch) that results in runs scored that they are not attached to his ERA? It has always puzzled me. Still, Johnson's ERA for the night was above 5.

Some MVP. How many times have I seen A-Rod mess up an easy play? Turns out over the past three seasons, A-Rod has committed 23 errors (not terrible). However, seven of those have been made while playing against the Sox. That's incredible. And helpful, considering he rarely hits when the game is on the line. He alone may to blame for some of the Yankee losses. Go figure. He certainly didn't do anything with his bat. I used to think that the Yankees had a Giambino Curse, but A-Rod is seemingly taking over that role.

According to NY Daily News, The Boss wasn't happy.

That is also the case for New York's new centerfielder, Johnny Damon. He, too, went 0 for 3.

Melky Cabrera. Poor kid. If he couldn't hit, he wouldn't have a job. Why the Yankees didn't play Bubba Crosby earlier is beyond me. At least the second time Cabrera had a chance to make an out, he used both hands.

I miss Coco, well sort of, having not seen him much he's hard to miss. Francona has done an admirable job filling the hole especially Wily Mo and now Dustan Mohr. Why Mohr was taken out of the game I still do not understand. The Sox had a five-run lead; Mohr had reached first twice and he was playing good defense. Trot Nixon could use a day of rest. Believe me I understand the lefty-righty matchups, but it's still curious.

It seemed as though everytime the Sox made contact it was potential trouble for the Yankees.

Alex Gonzalez made it 10 with his first home run in a Sox uniform. A three-run job at that. It's about time. Good for him. He must have read one of my earlier entries.

Manny went deep - straight away center. Hope Damon got a good view.

In the sixth, I wanted the Sox to stop putting up runs; save some for the next two days. Concentrate on defense. Almost time to take Josh Beckett out, who has pitched very well, especially in this environment. What is most impressive - 0 walks allowed, brilliant.

They heard my plea. Manny was taken out, though is Wily Mo a better outfielder? Yup, what a running catch. Man, I like this kid. 24-years-old and really learning and improving every day. That was not an easy one.

Pena should excell as time moves forward. How could he not? He's already is being rewarded for his efforts.

Who didn't get a hit on this Sox team? Kevin Youkilis, the lead off guy, hmm. Did I mention I miss Coco? I won't beat him up too much. He saw a lot of pitches, earned two walks and struck out swinging. Thank you.

Jason Varitek also went 0-for, he'll be forgiven, too.

It's a good thing that David Ortiz wasn't dropped last night. Those benches would have cleared quickly - not that Big Papi needs any protection. The New York Post says its columnist upset Big Papi and Ortiz had a few choice words for Mr. Vaccaro. In a separate Post article, Schilling talks about the New York Media as well.

14 runs, may be too many.

Tonight's matchup between Schilling and Mike Mussina may be the best thus far. Both pitchers have 5-1 records, similar ERAs (Schilling- 3.02; Mussina 2.35) and both are smart veterans used to the limelight.

Go Sox!

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