New season

Same old Yankees.

Here's to hoping the nightmare that was September pulls a Maverick, slams on the breaks and lets the enemy MIG fly right by.

Hmmm ... but of a stretch there.

Anyway, the Yankees had the sense to bench Burnett and go with CC, Pettitte and Phil Hughes, who apparently was granted bonus innings for the post-season run.

I'm not worried about the Twins (minus Morneau), and considering how brutal the AL has been, it's really anyone's title to take.

It'll be Yankees/Rays in the ALCS, and because I'm a homer, I have to pick the Yankees.

NLDS will by Phillies/Giants with the Phillies easily getting into the World Series.

Sadly, it looks as if the Phillies are the best team among the eight. Their offense is fine, but the pitching, oh, the pitching ...

The lesson here being the Yankees better do what they can to get Cliff Lee in pinstripes next season.