Fresh off of yesterday's announcement that Jay Mariotti had penned (typed?) his debut column for AOL Sports/FanHouse, we are now extremely pleased to introduce our next big "get" of this young 2009, as former New York Daily News sportswriter Lisa Olson has written her first column for FanHouse. Her topic? The Yankees' megabucks signing of Mark Teixeira, natch.Yes, Olson got exclusive access to Yankees GM Brian Cashman in the article (who knew that Twisted Sister was such a key ingredient in the Bronx Bombers' recruitment process?) And yes, she was wise to bring up the Yankees' gala signing of another certain No. 25 just a few years back. But honestly, what we are most excited about is what Olson's contributions will mean to the 'House down the road. You might be familiar with Olson's story already, but if you aren't, I encourage you to check out her Wikipedia page. Besides being known for quality sportswriting, Olson's principled approach to her craft has broken down barriers for women sports journalists the world over.
So welcome to the 'House, Lisa. We're happy to have you here. And now that you've made yourself at home, please try to find out what's up with that gray-bearded gunslinger who may or may not be starting at quarterback for the Jets next season. We're kind of curious around these parts.
