It is better for Papelbon to give up a home run to an also-ran in June, then to give up home runs in the playoffs. (I will actually be for that in the playoffs because after the Yankees, the Red Sox are my least favorite AL team.)
Hahahaha, "also ran." We'll see a couple months down the line. I've already called the Yankees as the wild card leader by August 1st.
If the Yankees hold on, will Mike Francesa say tomorrow that this win will turn around the Yankees season?