BASEBALL: N.Y. Mets at N.Y. Yankees

Today's one to watch is the renewal of the famed "subway series" in New York City. The 1st place Mets make the the 10 mile trip to the Bronx to take on the rival Yankees for a 3 game series. While the Yanks just took 2 of 3 from the lowly Braves, the Mets are coming off their first 3 game losing streak of the season after being swept in Boston. Game 1 will feature the Yanks co-ace Mike Mussina matched up against past Yankee playoff-hero Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez.

This series will be an interesting test of both teams. The Mets still have a big lead in the NL East and have already punched their ticket to the playoffs. However, Mets fans expect more than a mere division title from this magical season where everything has come together. Are the Mets a complete team that is capable of winning the pennant? Of winning it all? Only time will tell. However, this series will show how they deal with some early adversity. On the other hand, the Yankees know they're going to have a stiff fight to keep pace with the Red Sox. Boston has now won 12 games in a row and has given notice that they intend finally to capture the AL East title.

My pick: N.Y. Yankees. The Mets have hit a mild bump in the road. As such, I expect Joe Torre's boys to win 2 of 3 at home. But this could be a blessing in disguise, Met fans. Your team is solid but does have a few holes which could hurt in the playoffs (such as the back end of the rotation and 2B). This is the time for Omar Minaya to see the needs he has to fill, as good GM's like Theo Epstein and Walt Jocketty do every year. I still have a hunch that one of the NY teams will land Alfonso Soriano.



So that's what I'll be watching. Who will you be watching? Yankees star player Derek Jeter? Or Yankees star fan Sarah Jessica Parker?