The Yankees have been preparing for life without Alex Rodriguez, who is expected to miss a day or two in the next week in order to be with his wife as they welcome their second daughter into the world.

But the Bombers might be without the services of the AL MVP for longer than they anticipated, as Rodriguez suffered a strained right quad in Sunday's 7-1 victory over the Orioles.

"It's a little sore, a little tight," Rodriguez said. "Of course I'm concerned. Any time you have any type of ill feeling, you've got some concern."

The injury - the latest malady to beset the Bombers during the season's first three weeks - put a damper on a winning day for the Yankees.

Andy Pettitte took a perfect game into the fifth inning, providing some rest for the staff with seven shutout innings, to help snap the team's three-game losing streak. Derek Jeter doubled twice and drove in three runs, while Johnny Damon belted a two-run homer to give the Yankees some breathing room.

After the game, A-Rod's injury was the focal point.

"That's a big blow," Pettitte said. "I have no idea, but you come out with a strained quad, I'd say he's going to be out for a few days. We just have to pick up the slack."

"Hopefully Rod will be just a couple of days," Jason Giambi said. "Who knows, he's Superman, anyway. He might wake up (today) and feel great."

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