Lets face it, Bernie Williams just doesn't fit into the Yankees plans for 2007. He filled in admirably for 2006 with the injuries to Sheffield and Matsui but he simply can't run well enough to play the outfield and his arm has always been poor.

There was some talk about him possibly playing first base but frankly I am thrilled at getting Mientkiewicz who is a stellar defensive first basemen. Giambi should be the full time DH because of his weak throwing arm.

Giambi could be backed up by Andy Phillips and Josh Phelps at the DH and Torre will rest Damon, Abreu and Matsui by having their bat in the lineup as DH. Melky is the backup outfielder we need. He can play all three outfield positions and has a great throwing arm. If your not convinced yet, remember he is only 22 not 38 like Bernie.

We really can't afford to use up a roster spot on a fifth outfielder or sometime pinch hitter. We just signed Cairo today as the backup infielder.

Bernie, Yankee fans will always remember Game 1 of the 1996 ALCS when you homered off of Randy Myers to win the game. Also, how many times have we seen on YES the homer you hit off of Rod Beck to win Game 1 of the 1999 ALCS from the Red Sox. Your 1996 ALDS and ALCS were fantastic and have provided us fans with a lifetime of memories, but, buddy, its time to move on.