An e-mail:

I just read your post – PRIVATE FEMA (I’m a day behind on my blogs). Last night while watching the Yankees loose to Tampa Bay I heard the announcers talk about patches that the players had on their uniforms. All MLB batting helmets now have a Red Cross sticker on the side indicating MLB’s support for the Red Cross. However, only the Yankees have another patch on their uniform. They have a shoulder patch to honor the Salvation Army. Jim Kaat and Ken Singleton pointed out that the Yankees organization has great respect for the Salvation Army. With your post I think I now understand why.