Andy Pettitte gave up four runs in six innings, taking the loss yesterday as the Yankees fell two games behind the Red Sox in the American League East standings.
This, friends, is a wonderful day.
The Yankees lost. The Red Sox added another half-game onto their lead in the American League East.
And then photos were released of the Yankees rookies dressing like women.
Well, some of the Yankees, anyway. Just like the Red Sox last week, the Yankees had their hazing day today, an event that saw various rookies dressing like members of The Wizard of Oz.
You want irony? How about Joba Chamberlain, the rookie headhunter, as the Cowardly Lion? You can't write a script better than that.
Raarrrr, says the cowardly pitcher... err.. lion.
After the jump, you'll find more magical photos of the day. For the record, as a Red Sox fan, I reserve the right to laugh hysterically at the costumes, even though I congratulated Daisuke Matsuzaka for dressing like a Tellytubby last week. I'm logical like that.
For the record, that's Joba Chamberlain as the Cowardly Lion, Ian Kennedy as Dorothy, Shelley Duncan as the Scarecrow and Phil Hughes as the Tin Man.
When Lions Attack! (And it's not even Kevin Youkilis this time.)
Clang! Thanks, Tin Man.
Chase Wright, left, got the short end of the stick, if you ask me. Pink is not becoming, there.
That Kei Igawa character wears shades everywhere, it seems. Even when he's dressed as the Scarecrow.
UPDATE: It's important to note that 100% Injury Rate has a priceless look at hazing week around the Majors this morning. I mean, wow. Just wow.