I'm pumped up ... the Yankee opener is due to kick off the season at 1 p.m. today (ESPN). I've got popcorn and I'm all ready to go -- CC on the mound, Gardner batting leadoff and Jeter in his new spot at No. 2 in the order (against righthanders).

The only problem is the weather. They wrre talking about snow in New York City last night. They didn't get that, but it was a cold rain all night -- temp in he high 30s.

I checked the Weather Channel hourly forecast and it's raining as I write this. But the hourly projection is for a break, starting at just before 1 p.m. and lasting to almost 3 p.m., when "light" rain is predicted. Temps in the low 40s.

I'd hate to be there for a cold, wet afternoon, but since I'll be watching from the comfort of my home ... play ball!