
That’s the only way I can explain Cliff Lee walking into Yankee Stadium last night and just totally dominating. Lee pitched a complete game, giving up just six hits and striking out 10, and would have had a shutout if not for Rollins’ throwing error in the ninth. But this wasn’t like Josh Beckett in 2003; it seemed like Cliff Lee was going to get guys out even if he was trying to walk them or give up a hit. I mean, did you see his nonchalant catch and behind-the-back snag? It was like Toby Maguire in Pleasantville when he’s playing basketball. Lee could have shoved the baseball in his mouth and spit it toward home plate, and Matsui would hit a liner right into his glove. Clearly the Devil is involved.