I love Nick Swisher.  He is a shining example of loving your work. For all of us that get to do what we wanted to do in life, he's a reminder of how lucky we really are and why we should savor each and every moment. 

Last night, Swisher hit a grand slam and a solo shot as the Sox rocked Cleveland, 9-7 in a tale of two ball games.  The first half saw the dominant Sox, solid on defense, home run laden (Swisher and Big Jim Thome's three run shot in the first) and a starter, without his best stuff, hanging tough when he had to.

The eighth and ninth innings were a comedy of errors and missed opportunities, something the Sox better solve if they want to stay atop the AL central.  At least they had some help from the Tigers last night, although (and I've maintained this all along) the Tigers seem like they have gotten their act together and are ready to make this a three team race.

Pink Gavin Floyd, after giving up a two out walk and a two out double in the first inning, settled down to pitch pretty well until he ran out of gas in the sixth inning.  You would have to think both Floyd and John Danks may be getting to the point in the season where their arm weariness may be an issue.  Neither one has ever pitched a complete season as a starter (you may recall they shut Danks down early last year.  Of course, the whole team shut down after May last year, but I digress.)

Overall, a good win, a little breathing room in the division and a victory over a division rival.  More fun tonight as the Sox face the very tough Cliff Lee.

Lighting Round

• It looks like the Sox may be serious about moving Juan Uribe.  I hate to say this, but perhaps they should consider sending Pablo Ozuna out and keeping Uribe.  I still think Uribe, who can play short, third and second has some value over Ozuna who has struggled this year since coming back from a broken leg.  Let's not forget if the Sox do make the playoffs, Uribe's experience from 2005 will come in handy.
• I agree with Lou Piniella that he was "ambushed" by umpire Rob Drake Sunday night.  Piniella was told to go back to the dugout by first base umpire Chad Fairchild when he emerged to protest a check swing call.  On his way to complying with Fairchild's directive, Drake literally snuck up behind Piniella and ran him.  It's bad form when one ump shows up another, especially guys who are fill-in umpires.
• Ozzie Guillen says the only Sox flaw in the first half was clutch hitting.  Captain Obvious agrees.
• This should be made into a movie.