It's a long, hot summer

If it weren't for Alex Rodriguez, Yankee fans would be suffering through a 6-13 start instead of an 8-11 one, since A-Rod has blasted two walk-off home runs this year already (probably worse, since he's been the biggest contributor to a potent offense that, even in losing five straight, hasn't fallen by more than two runs).

In any case, Jay Jaffe puts his torrid start in some perspective.