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I was not surprised to hear Girardi killed on the airwaves today for using AJ on short rest, that's an easy criticism to make.  (Though I am not making it)  What did surprise me was the fact that so many Yankees' fans seem down in the dumps.  Now there is a fine line between confidence and over-confidence, but last I checked the Yankees are the ones up 3-2 and they are the ones heading back home.  They are the ones who went to Philly and took two-of-three  Here are some other reasons to feel good:

Being back in the Bronx means Matsui gets back in the game and he is 5-for-10 in the series.

The Yankees didn't use Mariano, Joba or Marte last night.  That means they are all well rested for tomorrow.

The Phillies are giving the ball to Pedro.  Now he did look good last Thursday, but is anyone expecting him to be able to do that again?  Maybe for a couple of innings, but I think the Yankees get to him.  And if they don't remember that after 100 pitches...

he turns the ball over to the bullpen.  Look at the Phillies pen and tell me who scares you coming out of it.  I'll tell you who scares me, Cliff Lee getting called to close Game 7 out for them.  (And if the Phillies got to that point, I would bet they go that way) Short of that, the Yankees have hit and should continue to hit that bullpen.

And finally, if the Yankees have to play a Game 7 they would give the ball to CC Sabathia.  The Phillies would give the ball to either Hamels, Blanton or Happ.  

So, don't get too down.  There is a ballgame tomorrow and the Yankees need 1 more win to get to 27.