Johnson can't hold down Jays

TORONTO -- If Randy Johnson is hurt, he's not telling.

Johnson couldn't hold a four-run lead and was chased in the fourth inning of the Toronto Blue Jays' 10-5 victory over the New York Yankees last night.

Johnson, 42, said he felt great in the warmup and shook his head when asked if he was hurt.

''I just didn't execute my pitches and I paid the price," Johnson said.

''It's just one of those games where you take it on the chin."

Troy Glaus homered twice and Alex Rios tied a career high with four RBIs for the Blue Jays.

Alex Rodriguez and Jason Giambi hit back-to-back homers in the first for New York -- helping Johnson (2-2) to a 4-0 lead -- but the Big Unit allowed seven runs and nine hits in just 3 1/3 innings.

Johnson lasted just five innings in his last start, raising some concerns about his health.

''He's honest with us. Last time he said he was tired," New York manager Joe Torre said. ''Tonight he had no complaints. He's been around long enough. He's certainly not going to try to fool anybody, especially if his health is an issue."

Catcher Kelly Stinnett said Johnson might be going through a dead-arm period.

''He was dragging a little bit. His arm wasn't as high as I've seen in the past. His fastball didn't quite have the bite and the ball was staying flat in the zone," Stinnett said.

''He throws a lot of innings and he's thrown a lot of innings already this year in spring training. Sometimes you go through a dead-arm period. That's just part of pitching. You throw so much."

Stinnett said they'll go over film today to see if he is tipping pitches.

Glaus went 3 for 4 with three RBIs and scored three runs for the Blue Jays, who spent the offseason remaking their roster in the hopes of competing with New York.

Yankees right fielder Gary Sheffield drew jeers in the seventh when he dropped a fly ball, allowing Bengie Molina to reach.

Molina later scored on Shawn Chacon's wild pitch, giving Toronto a 10-5 lead.

Rios platoons with Eric Hinske in right, but he's making a case to play every day. His two-run drive off Johnson in the second gave Toronto a 6-4 lead.

Rios is 6 for 11 in his career against Johnson. The 25-year-old is among the league leaders with a .395 average and has five home runs.

Toronto starter Gustavo Chacin (3-0) settled down after allowing four runs in the first. He gave up five runs and seven hits, striking out three and walking one in six innings.