I know, it's been a while. After the Yankees stunning and unexpected quick exit from this year's post-season, I needed a break. Their loss and the death of Cory Lidle sent me into a deep depression that only got worse with the Mets' success in the NLDS. Talk about kicking a guy when he's down. But things are looking up: the Mets lost Game 7 to the St. Louis Cardinals. And as soon as we get this World Series out of the way, Fox will be able to broadcast the new Simpsons Halloween special.



Here a rundown of what went on in MLB, in case you, too, were on a sabbatical:
• Joe Torre did not get fired by the Yankees, and again will manage the team in 2007.
• A-Rod's plane went off the runway, but no one was injured. The fans blamed the incident on A-Rod.
• David Wright did his best A-Rod impersonation this post-season, hitting .216 with 1 HR and 6 RBI in 10 games
• The Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals will face off in this year's World Series.
• Jason Giambi (The Giambino) had successful wrist surgery to repair a torn tendon.
• Joe Girardi was fired by the Florida Marlins after an excellent job as a rookie manager.
• Lou Piniella was hired by the Chicago Cubs, which means George Steinbrenner will have to hire someone else after he fires Torre mid-season. Note to Girardi: keep your cell phone on and fully charged.
• Sal Fasano, who some believed was the heart and soul of the 2006 Yankees, became a free agent after refusing a demotion to AAA Scranton. He is currently growing back his fu manchu.

I'll be back soon, with updates on the World Series.