And Now This Site is CLOSED

Andy Pettitte said: “I didn’t even think about how it would look. And then I saw how big it was, and I was like, ‘that’s probably the way it should be.’ ”

...as it could only be. It's no longer "the house that Ruth built." It's now "The House That George Built." Except for lying bastards, no one who doesn't bleed Pinstripe blue gives a rat's ass about the size of Boss George's monument.

Plus, it's mounted on the wall: that makes it a plaque, not a monument. The next standalone--and last--standalone monument belongs to Yogi.

As far as Darth Boss: "Well played, you crazy diamond. May I meet such passion in my life.

click this

Yankees, Past and Present, Pay Tribute to Steinbrenner - NYTimes.com

OK, I'm Home...

and I'm trying to wrap me head around "Kerry Wood." He's Nick Johnson, squared.

It Always Comes in Threes

Yanks to honor Houk with black armbands | yankees.com: News

A Very Classy Move

Fenway Farewell, as Red Sox Pay Tribute to Steinbrenner - NYTimes.com

God Rest His Soul

Lord Vader has died of a massive heart attack. Godspeed to the greatest owner in baseball history.

Just Plain Ol' Funny

Phillies Wake Up in Bathtub, Bleeding, With a Note That Says, ‘Your Runs Have Been Removed, Call 911 Immediately’

A Tale of Two 2Bs

Duking it out to start this year's AL All Star Team:

Many could argue that the top second baseman in the American League will be taking the field this weekend at Fenway Park, helping to lead his team at the plate and contributing sharp defense in the field behind the pitching staff.

Yet that player's identity remains up for further debate. One thing is for sure: with Robinson Cano of the Yankees and Dustin Pedroia of the Red Sox, the New York-Boston tilt once again features a pair of the best the game has to offer.

Cano, Pedroia making second first-rate

Here's to a hella good weekend.