Thank You, Bernie

When Spring training begins next week, Bernie Williams will not report to Tampa to join the Yankees.

According to the Yankees website, the ever dedicated sportman said "he would remain at home and stay in shape, anticipating a call that could come from the Yankees at some point -- perhaps in the event of injury to one of the club's starting outfielders: Hideki Matsui, Johnny Damon and Bobby Abreu."

It's hard for me to imagine no #55 in the line-up, out in the outfeild or cheering on the team from the bench.

Thank you for the past sixteen years, Bernie. You've been an excellent role model and an incredible player. I'll miss you.


PS - Pitchers and catchers report on Tuesday...Let's Go Yanks!