Sean B. Fitzgerald It doesn’t go something like this, it goes exactly like this.

Mussina calls it quits.

I've never had anything against Mike Mussina. I guess I've always represented him with the demise of the Yankees dynasty. He signed an eight year deal with the Yankees back in 2001. And Game 7 of that year's Fall Classic isn't one of my favorite Yankee moments. Since 2001, the Yankees have been to the playoffs seven times, and the World Series twice, but haven't sealed the deal. And although Mussina is one of the only pitchers in the history of the free agent era to live up to an eight year deal. He was reliable, durable, and successful in pinstripes.

We can only hope for Sabathia to be the same way for the Yanks. Because, let's face it, he's coming to New York. The players association won't allow him to turn that offer down. Donald Fehr will pistol whip CC if he has to. No team is coming close to that offer either. Omar Minaya made some passing remark about how they are going after him also. But as soon as Minaya realizes that Sabathia isn't latino, his interest will diminish quickly.

As far as Teixeira goes. Look, I would love to have him. I'm sure every Yankee fan would love to have him. After 7 years of steroid using admissions, sub-par fielding, and mustache growing, the fans are looking for something a little more legitimate on first base. And Teixeira is it. Hits for power. Hits for average. Gets on base. Gold glove fielder. Great teammate. And is just a really cool dude and I hope we could hang out some time.