No Traffic in Times Square

Well, it certainly is interesting... this experiment of Mike Bloomberg's to have Time Square a car free zone. It was a little surreal, actually... to see people milling around the streets like that. The tourists seemed to enjoy it. But the cabbies were very annoyed, indeed.

I don't think this is going to last.

By the way... it' s nice to start blogging again... I'm sorry I let so much time pass.

The Squirrel Says Happy Thanksgiving!

Posada Stay's in Pinstripes

I was watching Fox News at 10:35 PM and it was reported that Posada still did not accept any deal with the Yankees, and then I come to the computer at 11:29 PM and there it was... he has accepted a four year, $52 Million contract.

Already there is controversy on the boards saying that he is overpaid, that he is going to be over the hill (he's 36) and so on. But it's this squirrel's opinion that if anything, he has been one of the most underated players we've had. Posada has been consistent in his at bats all this year and last year also... and his defense is sharp and he's a smart player. Not to mention, catchers are at a premium right now... so I think that his deal is very well deserved.

Well done, Jorgie. Now let's see what Mariano does.

Stay Just A Little Bit Longer

Remember when I called the Steinbrenner bros a "couple of maroons" (among other endearments)... dig this, refering to deals the Yankees are proposing to Posada and Rivera (from an online article, published today, by Tyler Kempler in The New York Times):

The Yankees made offers of roughly three years and $40 million to both players, who can talk about money with other teams Tuesday.

“They were fair offers,” Steinbrenner (Hank) said. “But there’s no question, within reason — because you can’t be an idiot — we’re going to make very generous offers."

Ooops, Hank... you leave yourself wide open.

Crazy Busy Postseason

I have not posted in the past couple of days because I am trying to digest all the stuff that is flying around MLB. This has got to be one of the craziest post-seasons/free agency frenzy that has been seen... ever.

Girardi has been crowned, and all the hoopla that goes with it was shown all afternoon on the YES channel that day. Yes, I think that he will do a good job managing... I don't know about great. There are certain issues that we will have to see how they play out, such as management of the media and commanding the respect of the team the same way Torre did. I think Mattingly would have been the stronger choice in terms of player's respect. Anyway, it's done and done.

Also, now we know Abreu has been picked up on his option, and that's a good thing. He was inconsistent in the beginning of the '07 season, but he got his thing going strong after June. And when he's good, he's great.

So now we sit and wait on Mo, Jorgie and Andy and see whether what's left of the Dynasty Team will go. I''m not even going there with Rodriguez. That's a whole other nasty can of worms.

The Squirrel says Happy Halloween

The Squirrel had a hard time deciding between a more traditional costume or to be Fidel Castro Recuperating Yet Again for Halloween... (he went with Fidel). Have a nice and safe Halloween everyone!

Pettite's Trying to Do the Right Thing

With all this moving and posturing back and forth... careers on the line, more money to be gained... there is a breath of fresh air in Andy Pettite's responsiveness and demeanor.

"The New York Yankees committed an awful lot of money to me and put it in my hands, gave me a player option and trusted me with that option," Pettitte told KRIV-TV. "It probably wouldn't be real honorable for me not to do anything other than if I shut it down, shut it down or go back and play for the New York Yankees."

Andy is a great Yankee... and a good man. Watch and learn, A-Rod.