ARE THONGS PERFORMANCE ENHANCING??

THAT'S VERY NICE - THESE ARE NOT YOUR FATHER'S YANKEES

Apparently Jason Giambi thinks so, and he ought to know, right? I'm not sure from the article if Derek Jeter and Johnny Damon have tried the same thong Giambi uses or not. I'm not sure I really want to know, but that would be taking clubhouse chemistry and camaraderie just a little bit too far. Hopefully, they each have their own personalized thongs, Lord knows they can afford it.

http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5jWTieq9jc8lLA2iBnOSze8Fd5MDw

The New York Yankees' first baseman caused a bit of a stir Saturday when the Daily News reported - on the front page, no less - that he often wears a gold thong under his uniform pants when trying to snap out of a slump.

Giambi, who began the day batting .181, has kept the shiny thong in his locker since he played for the Oakland Athletics. Several teammates acknowledged they've tried wearing it, too, including Yankees captain Derek Jeter and outfielder Johnny Damon.

Along with the White Sox blow up doll controversy, it is really mind-boggling what some of these guys will do to get their heads straight and improve performance. The traditional slump-buster may be a thing of the past. Hey fellas, less-than-moderately attractive chicks with weight problems and/or glandular issues still need loving too.