The Yankees have re-acquired Javier Vazquez. As I’m sure you’ll recall, the last time Senor Vazquez suited up for New York, this happened:

I’m glad Javier will be showing up at Fenway sometime in 2010. Because I never really got the chance to thank him properly for that.

Of course, dealing Melky Cabrera opens up an outfield spot into which one pale Canadian could almost certainly be plugged. I’ll worry about that — and the question of where our 2010 offense is coming from — tomorrow. Right now, I’ve got a case of beer and The Muppet Christmas Carol to deal with.