I made it through ESPN's gatekeepers again.

I thought this chat question was especially relevant given the Big Unit's performance in the Yankees' narrow 2-1 win last night, which (for the moment, anyway) gave them sole possession of first place in the American League East. I guess Rob Neyer agreed; he really is correct that Johnson's struggles (high home run total aside) have been somewhat overblown this season.

Alex (OC): Is the effective Randy Johnson here to stay?

Rob Neyer: Nobody can know, because it's simply a matter of Johnson's health. And you know, he's been one of the better starters in the league this season, taken as a whole.

Stay tuned for my commentary on last night's Mighty Ducks preseason opener.

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