The Yankees have announced their 2009 Spring Training Schedule--the earliest start in 60+ years! Get the schedule here.

Get out there and vote next Tuesday, November 4th, Yankee fans!

All we want for Christmas is an awesome pitcher. Where do you think Cashman should shop?

Penn Jillette for President

This has nothing to do with baseball, but I love this guy: http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/09/02/jillette.presidency/index.html

Pinstripes in the Park

I missed Pinstripes in the Park this year, but it's still worth mentioning. For a few years now, they've held this event, and it's a lot of fun. It's sort of a cross between watching the game at the ballpark and on TV.

What to do, what to do...

My sister was "complaining" about New York during a recent visit. Her complaint? There's too much to do!

Should she go to the Guggenheim or MOMA? Should she get Yankees tickets or broadway theater tickets? A taping of SNL or Letterman? Yadda yadda. (How could she have left out the museum of sex?)

If only we could all be lucky and live in a place like Iowa. Then we wouldn't have to decide. Tip cows or tip sheep? Hang out in the Wal-Mart parking lot or in the McDonald's parking lot?

'Stache Superstitions

Giambi's growing and keeping his facial hair because he's sure it helps his luck. Can you imagine if people in most professions were as superstitious as baseball players? Like, your boss would insist you wear purple underwear for board meetings?

It's silly, but whatever works!

Out With the Old

A friend went to the Yankees/Mets game recently and gave me his updated commentary on Yankee Stadium information. He said he thought he'd be sad to see it go, until he got there and remembered/realized how down and out the poor place is. They're not really bothering with upkeep at this point, vendors are shutting down, etc.

I'm not sure I feel the same way, but sometimes change is a good thing.

Elections and Your Civic Duty

Yeah, I know, you're sick of all the campaigning and election news. But really, you've got to take this seriously. Your vote counts.

So go out there and cast your vote for the 2008....All-Star Game!! Woohoo! This will be its last year at Yankee Stadium, so make it a good one. You can vote at MLB.com or baseball stadiums around the country. You don't even have to register for this kind of voting. :) C'mon, choose well and make it worth it to buy MLB Allstar game tickets. It's not just a right; it's a responsibility.

Legends to become Steinbrenner

So Legends Field is being renamed... I can't imagine a better way to be remembered than to have a field named after you - especially while you're still alive to enjoy it. Think of the extent to which we've become so familiar with the major field names? Shea Stadium, Fenway Park, Minute Maid Park... okay, scratch that last one. And granted, Legends Field is only a Spring Training Field, but it's still a nice gesture.

Yankees Chat

So what do I do when I'm not writing? (Which is sadly all-too-often). I'm lurking here at Yankeemania.com, which takes up far too much of my time.

New York Yankees controversy 101

I know we needed a win, but did we really need all this controversy over the whole "MINE" thing? Personally, I don't see anything wrong with what Rodriguez did. I mean, sure... yelling "MINE" in the ear of a third baseman to get him to not go after the ball isn't really the best way to win, but there are so many worse things people could do. And besides, aren't the players getting yelled at all the time on the field anyway? Seems like that third baseman needs to start paying more attention to who he's listening to.