Source: New York Post

Take this strong performance by Ivan Nova, file it and prepare to summon it often. From now through July 31, ask yourself this question, changing the name as it goes:

Could Ryan Dempster do that?

Could Matt Garza do that?

How about Wandy Rodriguez?

Yes, Cole Hamels could do that. But are the Phillies really going to surrender on the season?

Maybe the Yankees' 4-1 victory over Tampa Bay last night at Yankee Stadium, which pulled the team up to second place in the packed American League East, will prove to be more about a slumping Rays lineup than Nova's climb back to 2011 levels. Maybe Nova deserves credit for not getting in his own way and nothing more.

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