It fell short, and now the Yankees appear once more to be falling short themselves.
But the Yankees would appear to be short without them unless they get a decent reliever in return.
The Yankees appeared a bit sensitive about losing six of their past nine games.
The 35-year-old right-hander and the Yankees appear to have differences over the length of a new contract.
A week ago, the Yankees appeared to be rolling after their 11-19 start.
Suddenly, the Yankees, who have not often looked serious about defending their world championship title, appeared to be sinking ever deeper.
The Yankees are appearing in their sixth, but their first since 1981.
The Yankees didn't appear to have any hole in their starting rotation.
Rivera pitched the last two innings, the Yankees added an insurance run and now appear in control of this series.
The Yankees appear to be a special team, having won 22 of their last 25.