Who gets your vote for the Hall?
This year’s Hall of Fame ballot was announced this afternoon, with Roberto Alomar headlining the first-timers and Andre Dawson and Bert Blyleven the top returning vote-getters. I’m a long way from getting a vote, but this is what my ballot would look like (as of tonight). Ask me tomorrow and I might have changed my mind. Frankly, [...] Click on the headline for the rest of this blog post ...

Looking for the next Jerry Hairston
As it stands, the Yankees have nine infielders on their roster: Four starters, first baseman Juan Miranda and four young utility infield candidates. Ramiro Pena has played a small major league role in the past, but the newest members of the 40-man – Reegie Corona, Kevin Russo and Eduardo Nunez — have never played above Triple-A. Corona [...] Click on the headline for the rest of this blog post ...

One more reason to be thankful
To celebrate Thanksgiving, Sam and I listed a few reasons the Yankees should be thankful this offseason. At some point yesterday, it became obvious that we missed one. Bob Sheppard. In case you missed the news, the legendary voice of Yankee Stadium has officially retired. Our friend Bryan Hoch at mlb.com had the story yesterday. At 99 years [...] Click on the headline for the rest of this blog post ...

A very pinstriped Thanksgiving (Part II)
Since Chad gave you a few things for the Yankees to be thankful about this morning, I thought I’d weigh in – as I prepare to enjoy some “Turkey for the Table” – with just a few more people/places/things that deserve Yankee gratitude. As they sit down, the Yankees should be giving thanks for … • [...] Click on the headline for the rest of this blog post ...

A very pinstriped Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I’m settling into Connecticut for a day of turkey and pie with my sister and a few friends. Our hosts, Mandy and Todd, had their first baby a few months ago. My sister got engaged last month. You might have heard that I recently got a new job. There’s a lot to [...] Click on the headline for the rest of this blog post ...