If it wasn't for the fact that the Yankees think that A-Rod will be the horse to Doug Alphabet's stable goat (they went to high school together and are good friends), I don't think they would have signed him. This first base platoon idea is retarded. Not only is it unnecessary, since none of these players can hit the ball worth a lick, but it is going to keep one of the most clutch players in the history of the Yankees off the roster.

Maybe Joe can dump Phillips and Phelps and get them to keep Bernie. Cross your fingers.