Yankee fans have spent several yearing preparing for LAB (Life after Bernie). His surprise return in 2006 pleased most Bomber fans, especially after he proved he can still contribute. However, with the emergence of young outfielder Melky Cabrera, Williams appears to be the odd man out in 2007. He has spent the offseason fielding questions about his baseball future and appears set to make one of two decisions. Either accept the Yanees invite or concentrate on his music. To many, the Yankees offer is being pereceived as a slap in the face. That insulting offer basically offers Williams a non-guaranteed, non-roster invite to the Yankees' spring training in Tampa. It does not come as much of a surprise, but the future of Bernie Williams is a polarizing issue for Yankee fans.
The Bernie Williams offseason saga tugs at the hearts of Yankee fans. Centerfield has always been a larger than life position in the Bronx and Williams has established himself as one of the finest players to put on the pinstripes. While he has certainly slowed down, he proved last season that he can still hit big league pitching. Unfortunately, the fact remains that he no longer specializes in any facet of the game. To be an important bench player, you must do something extremely well. As hard as it is to say for life-long Williams fans, most Bomber loyalists would prefer the young Cabrera.
With Jason Giambi to assume DH duties, a righty/lefty platoon at first, and Cabrera slotted for the fourth outfielder spot, it has long been speculated that Williams would be squeezed out. While that seems to be the likely scenario, it is not necessarily the case. Assuming he accepts the invite, it's not inconceiveable that he could make the roster. The Yankees could opt to take less pitching or lighten their load at first base. If Carl Pavano comes out this spring healthy, their need for pitching depth will diminish. They re-signed backup infielder Miguel Cairo,who could share time at first with the light hitting Mientkiewicz as opposed to keeping inconsistent Andy Phillips on the roster. No matter how this all plays out, Yankee fans certainly appreciate all Williams contributed to their organization. He's been a class act since day one and a tremendous embassador of the game. If Williams decides to end his career, number 51's next stop will be Monument Park.
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