The Yankees’ Greatest Rival: Twix

If you haven’t heard this gem, get this: Joe Girardi has banned candy, ice cream, and any other kind of sweets from any Yankees consumption. Why? Why the hell not!

According to reports (and there are more than a few), Girardi has contacted every major league team on the Yankees 2008 schedule and asked them that any ice cream or candy machines be removed from the visiting team locker rooms before the Yankees arrival.

You know what my issue is with this, besides my unwavering love for 3 Musketeers? There have been more than a few players who were, to be kind, disgusting who have flourished in the Major Leagues. In fact, Babe Ruth himself was nothing short of a glutton who would eat the equivelent of an entire thanksgiving dinner before the 1:05pm first pitch.

You don’t have to be in peak physical condition to succeed in baseball.

Does it help? Of course. If you aren’t the most gifted player out there, exercise and eating right can certainly do wonders for your ability. But at the same time, don’t punish Alex Rodriguez because you think Morgan Ensberg will bulk up and hit .345 with 55 home runs.

What do you people think about this? Do you support the candy ban, or do you believe in freedom of sweet choice?

via LoHud