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Chien-Ming Wang didn't fly ahead of the Yankees from Tampa, instead he took the same charter they all did which put him into New York at 6am the day of his start.  Bob Klapisch has the details, but apparently Wang doesn't llike to fly alone becuase he doesn't speak English well.  Why can't the Yankees get someone to fly with Wang or hire a private plane?  They certainly have the money and it might help Wang to have a little more sleep before pitching next time around.   

Now, I am not using lack of sleep as an excuse for Wang, he really stunk last night.  But, I thought Girardi did him no favors leaving him out there in the fifth.  It was clear that Wang didn't have it last night early on and I think Girardi tried to get him the win by completing the inning instead of pulling him much earlier than he did. 

But they won, thanks to LaTroy Hawkins (how ironic) and a great night from Chad Moeller.  Moeller has been hot at the right time for the Yankees and he has done the little things too (nice slide).  This won't last, but it  has been fun to watch.  

Game 2 tonight, what's the over/under on length?  I will say 4.5 hours.