I agree that Doug M. is a waste.  But, I don’t have much of a problem about how the Yankees are treating Bernie (with the exception of the unnecessary signing of Doug M.).  The Yankees have made Bernie very wealthy and I don’t think either side owes the other anything.  I don’t blame Bernie for not going to spring training, but I think if the Yankees invited him, I can definitely see a spot opening up.  But Bernie’s right, better to keep in shape and stay with the family until something a little more definitive arises.