I’ve managed to come up for air, for a couple of days at least, after meeting both of my deadlines for player comments for Baseball Prospectus 2006. After a long weekend devoted to NOT writing about baseball — my wife gets me for some quality time, including a celebration of our five-year anniversary together — I’ll be turning my attention to team essays, the JAWS take on the 2006 Hall of Fame ballot, and a very exciting development that will keep me up to my ears in writing about baseball — none of that pesky graphic design work to track down — until the new year rings in (details after the i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed).

Anyway, this is just a note to wish my friends, family and loyal readers a happy Thanksgiving. I’m a big fan of this holiday not only because I enjoy sharing in such a beautiful feast with some of the special people in my life, but because it’s a wonderful opportunity for genuine reflection. I count my blessings every year, and I hope you’ll take a few moments between the turkey and the mashed potatoes to do the same.