Basically, lists of three have a certain rhythm that is often appealing. For example, the rule of three is very noticeable in advertisements or joke telling.
It's the only explanation I can think of for Bernie Williams's inclusion in Johnette Howard's list:
"This Yankees nostalgia kick is way over the top. Granted, it's been years and a couple zillion dollars since the Yankees last won the World Series, but you know the sentimental push to bring back title-team stars Andy Pettitte, Bernie Williams and Roger Clemens has gone way too far when Jim Leyritz announces he wants to make a comeback, too."
This is the Yankees' so-called sentimental push for Bernie Williams, as described on the Yankee website:
"The Yankees have made it a point to tread delicately regarding Bernie Williams' future this winter.
But with Spring Training drawing closer and no contract offers yet from the club, Williams is accepting the idea that his 16-year career with the Yankees may be over.
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He has been waiting for the Yankees to make him an offer, but told the newspaper that he understands it may not appear.'Part of me says if they wanted me, they would have made an offer by now,' Williams told the Journal-News. 'When you play this game for a long time, you take things for granted and think it won't end. But the harsh reality of it is, it will.'"
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