I'm sitting at my desk working away when my colleague comes with a FedEx package. As he hands it to me, he jokes, "Must be your baseball memorabilia that's come in." We both laugh. I proceed to open the package only to find a signed Albert Belle ball inside.

From a Yankee fan. (And a good friend despite this, obviously.)

Yes, today is a good day. And I have a feeling it will be a good season, too.