That's right, the Texas Rangers defeated the Yankees last night to win their first ever AL pennant and to advance to their first-ever World Series. A lot of feel-good stories in this accomplishment and Cliff Lee rides again. But what a pale crowd at that park in Arlington.
A snapshot of NY baseball, as seen last night around 8 p;m. on 42nd Street: A Yankees clubhouse store lit up, stocked to the gills, and open for business. A couple of blocks later, a Mets store, dark and closed, with a homeless man camped outside.
