Further to That Thought

Looking through my vast archive of Manny photos this morning, I rediscovered this one, which I had saved for a planned post on "Manny Holding Up Cardboard Signs." I didn't realize how simultaneously funny and sad it was then, but I do now, especially since Manny's mom probably is [sad face].

For the Ladies

On Sunday, baseball celebrated Mother's Day by "Going to Bat Against Breast Cancer." This involved wearing pink arm bands and using pink bats. Cute!

Manny Ramirez replacement, Juan Pierre of the LA Dodgers

Hanley Ramirez of the Marlins

Alex Rios of the Blue Jays

Home Run Savior Johnny Damon with Mark Teixera
and Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees

As usual, Yankees radio commentator Suzyn Waldman earned her place in the booth* by announcing which of the Yankees' mothers were in attendance during their 5-3 win over the Orioles. Nick Swisher's mom was there. Joba Chamberlain's was not.

*Is this sentence sarcastic? I don't know. Many Yankees fans dislike Suzyn Waldman, but I'm not entirely sure if I'm one of them.