Freddy "Sez" Passes Away; R.I.P.

  The world of sports lost one of the great unofficial mascots yesterday when Freddy "Sez" Schuman passed away at the ripe age of 82.

  Best known for his enthusiasm for the Yankees, he was never seen without his shamrock pan on a stick with homemade signs for each game.  He'd walk throughout the Stadium letting fans young and old take a whack at the pan with a spoon.  The Yankees should do something to honor Freddy at tonight's game, and adding a 28th World Championship would make Freddy smile in his grave.

  They do need help tonight (& tomorrow night) as Cliff Lee takes the mound tonight and A.J. Burnett toes the rubber for the Yanks in Game 4.  Getting on the board early is a must tonight - Lee tends to get better as the game goes on.  And he certainly isn't going to give away any free passes (185 K : 18 BB) - get in there, and hit the first good one you see.

  Freddy was also a supporter of Manhattan College athletics (namely basketball), showing up at Draddy for many home games throughout the years. 

  A legend was lost yesterday, and here's to hopes that the Yankees will keep the legend alive with another World Series title.  It's now a best of five, so getting the first one tonight is huge.

  Say Hey Freddy!