Thoughts on the Yankees signing Mark Teixeira

---I absolutely love New York City-------it's my second favorite place in the world, second to my hometown of San Francisco-------but I can't stand the Yankees. They spend money like Paris Hilton goes through boyfriends.

---It is great for sports when New York teams thrive, but the Bronx Bombers have such a criminally unfair advantage when it comes to their gargantuan payroll.

---161 million dollars for CC Sabathia, 82.5 million for A.J. Burnett, and now 180 million for Teixeira. People say that one of the main causes of America's economic decline has been the loss of jobs overseas, but I think it is because the Yankees have all the money.

---In all seriousness, the way in which Brian Cashman is spending is completely disrespectful to the millions of struggling families in this current economic climate.

---The most egregious thing is that New York still has incredible amounts of dough left over. Who knows, maybe they'll throw twenty trillion at Manny Ramirez next.

---I have the highest respect for the PTI duo of Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser----they are two of the smartest, most entertaining sports minds around. But I respectfully disagree with their belief that fans shouldn't be outraged by the Yankees big money antics. Spending as much as the Pinstripes do is totally unnecessary. Couldn't they have spent 150 million for Sabathia instead of 161 million, 70 million for Burnett instead of 82.5 million, 170 million for Teixeira instead of 180 million? Surely, that would have been more than enough to lure the three prized acquisitions to the Bronx.

---Ultimately, the Yankees bloated payroll is detrimental to Major League Baseball.

---Okay, enough negativity. The Yankees may have overspent, but their acquisitions of Sabathia and Teixeira (Burnett won't have much of an impact) make New York instant title contenders.

---Just as long as the players don't become too distracted by Madonna, I think the Yankees will win the AL East.

---But I would not be the slightest bit surprised if the Rays or Red Sox win the division. Tampa's pitching can overpower even the most intimidating offense, while Boston remains a perennial championship contender.

---It's understandable why many Red Sox fans are upset. It is never fun to see a great player slip out of your grasp and land with your rival. But Boston will be fine. Contrary to popular belief, David Ortiz and Mike Lowell are not done. They will revert back into clutch form.

---SportsCenter's Jay Harris made a great point today. Don't worry angry Red Sox fans, you still have the Celtics.

---I hope to catch a game at the new Yankee Stadium next summer. I just hope they don't charge me 200 bucks for a seat in the nosebleed section.