tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21659920.post5146420303234297281..comments2023-11-05T04:26:27.615-08:00Comments on Canyon of Heroes: Bye Bye BernieMike Plughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08180838171989998353noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21659920.post-32442799599233412752007-02-11T20:53:00.000-08:002007-02-11T20:53:00.000-08:00I actually got into an argument with my mom about ...I actually got into an argument with my mom about this. She thinks the team owes Bernie for all of his service with the team, and she believes he should have been given the opportunity to try and play first base, if he wanted. I tried to explain how Melky is the 4th outfielder, how there's not really any room for him on the team, although I didn't argue the first base point except to say he's too old to try and learn first. I mean, it's not like we have anyone better at first. First base is so bad I'm convinced we're going to make a trade for a first baseman before the deadline. For some reason, this seemed to work for her. <BR/><BR/>Then we made homemade cannoli.ChrisV82https://www.blogger.com/profile/02137082202640849864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21659920.post-69572349173541624862007-02-11T15:50:00.000-08:002007-02-11T15:50:00.000-08:00Mike,I posted this at my website and I can't reall...Mike,<BR/><BR/>I posted this at my website and I can't really say it any better than this so I'd like to add it to your comment section:<BR/><BR/>"Personally, Bernie Williams is my second favorite player behind only the great Don Mattingly. I don’t think he’s a washed up ballplayer. He can still play. Just not for the Yankees. They simply don’t have a spot.<BR/><BR/>Even though I would rather have him retire, I’ll understand if he goes and plays somewhere else. I won’t like it, but I’ll understand.<BR/><BR/>So many athletes have gone down this road. Bernie joins a long line of them that were unable to give up their passion. He’ll realize soon enough that although his passion may be just as strong as it ever was, his physical skills won’t allow him to continue.<BR/><BR/>I love Bernie Williams. I was in 9th grade when he made the bigs in 1991. Ill never forget following his career in my college years.<BR/><BR/>He’ll truly be missed".<BR/><BR/>It's a sad day.Jason M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10443311031768506439noreply@blogger.com