Notes: Warm thoughts for Murcer, Yankees.com, January 23, 2007

YankeeLand walks a fine and awkward line as they praise the career of Bernie Williams while simultaneously shunning him from the ‘07 team. Admitted HGH and amphetamine user Jim Leyritz wants the Yanks to “hold a day in the outfielder’s honor”. And Lee Mazzilli “has been having a difficult time watching the Yankees begin to part ways with Williams”.

Well, here’s a good way to honor the man: let him know where he stands. Immediately. Don’t start to plan a retirement party for a guy who may still want to play. They may not owe Williams a spot on the ‘07 roster. But they owe him at least that much courtesy.