I can’t even bring myself to revel in the decline of the Red Sox, or the Yankees’ 10-2 victory over a pathetic Sox team last night. Truly: I wish the Sox were better, and I hate to see what’s happened to them. The AL East is more fun when the Sox are good. (Not too good, though.)

On the other hand, I’m loving the Orioles. If the Yankees lose to them at some point, I’d be disappointed, sure—but not that disappointed. It’s hard not to wish them well….