• Gia did not dump Carl because of his cheating ways, says the model in today’s Daily News:

“They said in the Post that I said our relationship was as bad as his pitching,” she said, before breaking down and crying.

And you know, she’s right. How could their relationship be as bad as Carl’s pitching when everyone knows he didn’t pitch last season?

• Michael Kay ended all the suspense yesterday on 1050, once again picking the Yankees to win the World Series. It’s a safe pick for sure but you do it every single year. So please don’t complain when people call you a homer, Michael.

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Actress Halle Berry reveals that she attempted suicide after her breakup with current YES-man David Justice: “…It was all about a relationship. My sense of worth was so low. I had to reprogram myself to see the good in me… Because someone didn’t love me didn’t mean I was unlovable.”

It’s a good thing A-Rod wasn’t quite as sensitive after Justice lashed out at him from the YES studio last season. If you’ve forgotten about that one, here’s a reminder.

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It seemed like the ideal relationship: mysterious injuries, car accidents, illnesses. But even a great love like this one could not survive Pavano’s cheating ways. And Gia sounds as if she is speaking for every Yankee when she says, “Carl hasn’t been there at all for me. The time when I needed Carl the most, he hasn’t been there.”

Update: Carl has officially been named the Yanks Opening Day starter.

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• First there was the DUI and now the divorce. And now Steve Swindal is out. The Boss has issued a statement:

“I’m the Boss. I continue to be the Boss. I have no intention of retiring, and my family runs the Yankees with me.”

You have to wonder about Swindal, the one-time heir apparent to Steinbrenner. With the stakes this high, couldn’t he just figure out a way to stay married? And for that matter, why didn’t he just call a cab?

• We’ve known it all along and now it is official: Kyle Farnsworth is a one-inning pitcher - well, if he lasts that long.

• 1050 ESPN Radio is reporting that Bernie Williams is working out and preparing to play this season. But he will only play for the Yankees. Odd, considering they don’t want him. Maybe this will become a yearly ritual for Bernie, a way of staying healthy and in shape.

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• George King says the Yankees will win the World Series. Joel Sherman predicts more bad results from A-Rod, in spite of the fact that many experts believe he will have an MVP season.

• Carl Pavano pitches reasonably well and is ready for Opening Day. However, Torre is still reluctant to make it official.

• The 44-Year-Old Man is still mulling his options. Why would he want to come back at this point? “To feel like I could contribute and to win, to know we have an outstanding chance to win and to be a part of something special.” Hmm, which team gives him the best chance to do that?

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The Growth Hormone Myth, Slate.com, March 26, 2007

Do we really have it all wrong? Is the popularity and effectiveness of HGH based only on superstition? That’s the opinion of Slate’s Daniel Engber:

A chiseled physique won’t help you hit a baseball or throw a punch. So far, no one has been able to connect the increase in lean body tissue caused by HGH with enhancement of athletic performance.

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• With Karstens’ stiff elbow, the Carlos Zambrano free-agency watch officially begins.

• Jason Giambi weighs in on Pavano’s comeback: “This is a big chance for him. I know what it’s like to have to come basically back from hell. I know what it’s like; I’ve danced with the devil a few times down there.”

Danced with devil? Jason, you sold your soul.

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Wang to start season on DL; Pavano could pitch opening day, AP, March 25, 2007

It’s just one game, right Joe?

“It’s opening day, but there are 161 other games. It’s certainly an important game, but so are the other ones.”

Look on the bright side. At least it isn’t going to be Kei Igawa out there. Right?

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Were you able to sit through it? YES’ two hour extravaganza / infomercial, commemorating five years of airtime. Five years of YES but NO championships. So instead we learn the biggest moment in these five glorious years was Derek Jeter flying into the stands. Instead we get to see carpetbaggers Al Leiter and David Justice standing around awkwardly and talking about nothing, actually making Michael Kay look good. And John Flaherty? Keep the mask on. Sorry but this guy looks like a serial killer. So thanks YES. Thanks for all memories. And thanks for reminding us how many Emmys you’ve won. Oh, and a special thanks for plugging the new season of “Ultimate Roadtrip” one more time. Where would we be without you guys?

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What was first called a ‘cramp’ has landed Chien Ming Wang on the DL, where he will remain for at least a month: “I feel one pop, pull. Very sad. I hope it gets better.”

Couple this with Andy Pettitte’s back spasms and Pavano’s unpredictability and you have what appears to be a rather shaky start for the ‘07 starting pitchers.

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