The Yankees stole our guy, but the big guy's up tonight

Overshadowed by the Mark Teixeira sell-out yesterday was the Yankees' acquisition of Kevin Cash, Tim Wakefield's former catcher. I'm disappointed in Cash, but I understand his thinking: Since Jorge Posada may not be able to throw anymore, might as well see if he can be the starting catcher of the $250 billion empire.

Also overlooked yesterday was the Phillies getting Gary Majewski. I thought the Reds stole a real good pitcher when they acquired him in the Austin Kearns trade with the Nationals in 2007, but it turns out he may have been damaged goods.

Christmas is here: OK, a few more hours, but we're ready. I just gassed up the car and bought some poinsettias. Tonight it's Christmas Eve dinner and church services before we wait and watch as the big guy works his magic and surprises the world.

No, not this big guy:

This one:

Comcast is replaying Game 4 of the NLDS at 7 p.m. - hope the pastor keeps her sermon short.

[Photo credits: UPI (Santa), Philadelphia Inquirer (Stairs)]