Yankee official take-away talking points of the week

1. Youkilis is a Bidenesque, merry old spirit, and what a delight it is to have him in pinstripes!

2. Michael Pineda is still alive.

3. Jeter can now run in every direction.

4. This might be Mariano's final season.

5. Those young Yankee prospects bring hope for the future.

6. Everybody has lost weight and looks in the best shape of their careers.

7. Joe Girardi will have some tough decisions on his plate.

8. This is an important year for Hughes, Joba, Nova, Grandy, Gardner, et al!

9. Plenty of good seats remain!