Brown said after Saturday's start that he was not sure he would pitch again in five days.

"The guy hadn't pitched in 10 days, and then he gave us an outing like that."

When the Yanks were down, two games to one, Hernandez had not pitched in 15 days.

Clemens had not pitched in eight days, about double his usual complement of rest.

Clemens had not pitched in nine days, and he was anxious to see just how strong his body was.

The alternative is that tomorrow is another day, and I'll pitch again in five days.

Cook, who had not pitched in eight days, appeared sapped as well.

John Franco pitched the final inning for his 19th save of the season and his second in two days.

"But because we had an off day tomorrow, and he hadn't pitched in three days, it was something we didn't want to take a chance with."

Moore, who hadn't pitched in 10 days, offered no excuses.