We just wish we really had slept for a week...

We admit, we here at 26goingon27 have been asleep at the wheel this week. We'd like to say it was because we were zipping around the globe in our private jets, sipping Crystal smoothies and smoking ten foot cigars. Unfortunately, we were rocking around town in our worn out Kangaroos (pocket on the side, of course) and were just too tired/lazy to post about all the late night happenings in Chicago. But, because we are dedicated to our readers, here's what went down:

First the bad news, Brian Bruney, who has been outstanding this year, may be lost for the year after tearing some tendons in his foot. We'd like to think his tendons weakened after giving up beer, but it turns out to just be plain old bad luck. The Yanks bullpen took a major hit here.

Now, the good news, the Bombers took 2 out of 3 from the White Sox, a good start to the road trip. More importantly, Jason Giambi, sufficiently shamed by last weeks Minky is showing signs of life. The artist formerly known as the Giambino hit 3 home runs this week, a few deep doubles, and took a couple of walks, providing a huge boost to the lineup. Additionally, Alex Rodriguez is back, but because the Yanks actually have quality instead of shite on their bench, Morgan Ensberg did a decent job filling in. Still, we'd rather have the reigning MVP hitting bombs to right field in our lineup, then a guy named Morgan. Meanwhile, Bobby Abreu continues to carry the team with clutch hits, considering how he's hitting this year, the Yankees should sign him to a series of one year contracts.

The pitching was decent, but not great. Some people were celebrating the resurrection of Mike Mussina, but even Michael Kay, the homer's homer, pointed out that the Pale Hosers hit a few deep flys that probably would have gone out, had it not been for the cold weather. The Wanger had a decent start, getting a win when he pitched liked doo-doo. Phil Hughes looked great for 2 innings, but the rain delay wiped out his start. Props to Joe Girardi for not putting Hughes at risk by letting him go back to the mound after a 45 minute rain delay.

On another note, Kyle Farnsworth became a 26goingon27 favorite by throwing at Manny's head. Well, this morning I nearly ran out and bought a Farnsworth t-shirt after reading in the NY Times that Farnsworth is a fan of the arcade game Big Buck Hunter. Based on those two actions, we at 26goingon27 are offering an open invitation to Kyle to meet us anywhere in NY for a Big Buck Hunter tournament. We'll supply the quarters, Kyle just has to supply the beers.