Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe
I think Bernie would be a wonderful mentor for younger players when the time is right, but I just don't think that the time has arrived. He's still got plenty to contribute.


I agree with that. Unfortunately, the reality is that the Yankees management feels that a platoon at first base full of mediocre-to-just-plain-bad players is a better option for the team's success than an aging Bernie Williams.