Yesterday morning I conducted private signings with two key members of the Yankees depleted pitching staff. The first signing was with legendary clutch pitcher Andy Pettitte. This was actually my second signing with Andy in as many weeks (remember I took a break from the blog last week). I always enjoy my time with Pettitte. He, just like all my Yankee friends, are well aware of my loyalty to the Mets. This always makes for great conversation as I can literally go inning by inning with Andy of that classic 2000 World Series Game 5. Ironically it was during that disaster of a game (cheap Sojo hit) that I first understood how good Pettitte really is. He matched Leiter basically pitch for pitch and kept the Yankees in the game...which unfortunately they won despite Andy getting a no-decision (which he also got in Game 1 where he pitched well enough to get a W) Anyway, we always end up talking about that as well as a few other Subway Series moments. The focus of Andy's two small signings were mainly on a few special projects we have been working on. I know I have been hyping these up for weeks so hopefully you will all agree on the strength of the product once it is finally done. Aside from the project Pettitte also signed Yankee Stadium Final Year Commemorative baseballs as well as 2008 All Star balls. As you can see we have been doing these special balls with every Yankee that signs. They are undoubtably a must-have for any Yankees collector (not to forget a case for all of them).



About an hour after Pettitte finished Ross Ohlendorf came up to sign. I met Ross on Saturday where he had an appearance at Last Licks Thornwood. He has shown unbelieveable potential and is sure to be a vital cog in the Yankees bullpen. Ohlendorf also autographed some of the special Yankees projects as well as Final Year baseballs and MLB balls. After the signing I gave Ross a quick tour of our facility. I don't think anyone has a real understanding of the scope of what we do here until they walk through our warehouse. To say the least Ohlendorf was extremely impressed with the strength of it all.



This Saturday we have Yogi Berra appearing at Last Licks Thornwood and Osi Umeniyora signing at the Steiner Store. Both appearances should be great so come out if you can.
With all that said and recapped I am about to head out to California for a short vacation. I will be back Monday evening (after Phil Lesh show at the Greek Sunday!)
and back in bright and early Tuesday to start prepping for our massive 1969 Jets team signing.
Lastly congratulations KB24 on earning his first MVP award. Enjoy the weekend! Go Lakers!