Morning, all

In the grapevine, both Steve Gold and Billy Ray Smith might be in the running for State Treasurer in 2007. Melissa Arnold might run for Jefferson County Clerk.

Another rant on why we need Jon Stewart.

Carl Pfeiffer of Hermosa Beach wants Lieberman back. Joe's not going anywhere. He'll be re-elected in 2006.

I can't say it enough: Save American Dreams.

Twenty horses might be in the Derby field. It's run for the roses as fast as you can...Dan Fogelberg is from Peoria, IL.

Rick Bozich makes an interesting point.

In the Derby, The Boss' numbers remind me of Alex Rodriguez in Game Seven of the American League Championship Series. George is 0 for 4.[...]

Steinbrenner responded by doing what Steinbrenner always does: buying or trading for two of everything, starting with pitchers Randy Johnson, Carl Pavano and Jaret Wright.

After the Yankees slipped to 4-8 Sunday, Steinbrenner reverted to his past performance chart and issued a statement that started with this line: "Enough is enough."

Translation: If this team doesn't play better before Derby Day, I'm going to the bullpen and even Zito is a candidate to replace manager Joe Torre.

HAPPY 37th BIRTHDAY TO KENTUCKY BASKETBALL CHEERLEADER/FAN ASHLEY JUDD.

Sandy Alderson has been hired by the Padres. He will be the new CEO.

That's it for now.