Fulmer failed to carry out the modest task given him by Hondo on Friday night, getting thoroughly thumped by the Tribe to trim the earnings to 4,008 bandos.

Saturday: Mr. Aitch will take a stab with the Brew Crew over Arietta — 20 units on Davies.

The Yankees have announced they will honor Big Papi before their Sept. 29 game against the Sawx. Haven’t their pitchers honored him enough by never moving him off the plate while serving up 53 fat pitches that he blasted over the wall? … Rex Ryan fired his offensive coordinator on Friday. That’s an interesting move, considering it comes the day after the Bills’ defense, whose schemes are devised by Rex and brother Rob, gave up 37 points.