Yankees Old Timer's Day-Who We'd Like to See

With the annual Old Timer's Day celebrations looming, there are some notable names absent from the roster.

This year, the roster again features staples like Yogi Berra, Bucky "Bleeping" Dent, Goose Gossage and Paul O'Neill. For the first time, it also features Sterling Hitchcock, Stump Merrill, Gene Monahan Matt Nokes, and even Tanyon Sturtze. Some of my favorite former players including, Darryl Strawberry, Bernie Williams, Tino Martinez, Cecil Fielder and Joe Girardi, David Cone, and Homer Bush, and Graeme Lloyd among others.

However, there are litterally hundreds of Yankee legends that fans would love to attend. Here I will list some of them.

Jorge Posada-The greatest offensive catcher of his era, Posada's best season came in 2007 when he hit .338 with 20 home runs and 90 RBIs. In my opinion Posada will be elected to the Hall of Fame at some point in the future and could make a great manager someday.

Roger Clemens-The trial is over. Clemens is innocent. The man who won seven Cy Youngs and was an eleven-time All Star for the Red Sox, Yankees and Astros and was 354-184 in his career deserves to be honored at the celebration.

Chad Curtis-Recently fired as coach at a high school for sexual assault charges, his life can easily go way downhill from here. Last summer we saw what happened to Hideki Irabu, the Yankees cannot allow that to happen again.

Dave Winfield-George Steinbrenner may have burned the bridge between him and the team, but Hal and Hank need to rebuild it. A man who once held the record for the largest contract in baseball history.

Aaron Boone-Yankee fans, myself included, remember where they were when Boone socked a walkoff home run off of Tim Wakefield to send the yankees to the 2003 World Series. Since OTD is a daytime event, it would not interfere with his ESPN duties.

Scott Brosius-Previously he apeared at 2007 OTD, before his duties as Head Coach at Linfield College prevented him I guess. Still my favorite third baseman, he should make a return.

Jose Vizcaino-Everyone who saw his walkoff RBI single in Game 1 of the 2000 World Series remembers where they were. Vizcaino spent just half of a season with the Yankees, ironically, spending more time as a Met. Fans would love to see him return.

Don Zimmer-Maybe this one is wishful thinking, as Zimmer currently serves as an advisor for the Rays. I remember Zimmer best for the bench-clearing brawl and subsequent fight with Pedro Martinez in the 2003 ALCS. Now in his 64th major league season, he is truly a baseball legend.

Jose Canseco-This one would be hilarious. Canseco spent just over a month in pinstripes, but nevertheless received a ring in the 2000 World Series. The outspoken player has taken to Twitter to express his opinions and currently serves as Designated hitter for the Worcester Tornadoes in the CanAm League with Danny Sausville, my brother's pitching coach. I'll have him ask Canseco to come. Wishful thinking, maybe, but then again, he did show up to Fenway for the Red Sox' Centennial celebration...

And last but not least, Tim Raines- Eventually he will be elected to the Hall of Fame, as his voting totals have increased each year since 2009, last year garnering nearly 48% of the vote, (75% is needed for election).

These names are just a few of the many Yankee legends that warrant Old Timers' Day invites. Hopefully over the years many more players will join in the fun.

Feel free to add comments on who you would like to see at future Old Timers' Day celebrations.