Hideki Matsui was married yesterday in a chapel in New York City. The service and wedding was "hush-hush" as Matsui asked Girardi for the day off on Tuesday. Derek Jeter, Bobby Abreu, and Matsui had a ongoing bet with the winner becoming married first. (See the NY Post Story here).

Andy Pettitte continues to nurse a sore elbow in Spring Training. The Yankees desperately need Andy to eat innings and starts this coming season especially with Phil Hughes being relatively unimpressive in most outings. One has to wonder if Joba Chamberlain will stay in the bullpen for the season. What is more important, a solid setup man for Mariano Rivera or a 1 of every 5 day starter with an innings limitation?

Jose Canseco's sequel has been leaked with accusations flying...especially toward Yankee's third baseman Alex Rodriguez. SUPPOSEDLY, Alex made passes towards Canseco's ex-wife and "met" a steroid supplier. Once again the accusations seem crazy, but they also seemed crazy in his first book which now seems somewhat true.

Joe Torre will be greatly missed this season in New York. It has yet to be played out how Joe Girardi handles the New York press and deflects any media pressure off his players and onto himself. Many pick the Yankees to finish second again to the Red Sox and out of Wildcard contention. I also feel the Larry Bowa's presence on the field and in the Yankee dugout will be missed. Think of the impact Bowa had on Robinson Cano!