[Wallaby]

So why did he bring in Mariano in game 7 of the ALCS in a tie game?

Simple. The Yankees were playing that game at home. When the Yankees are on the road, and start the bottom of any extra inning tied, they need no less than 6 outs to win the game.

[TrappedInLiberalHell]

When the Yankees are on the road, and start the bottom of any extra inning tied, they need no less than 6 outs to win the game.

That's a good point. I guess I just don't trust anybody but Mo lately. Jose Contreras made me feel better with his performance tonight.