Newsday’s David Lennon is reporting that Willie Randolph will be a guest of George Steinbrenner for tonight’s All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium.

“George emphasized that his friendship with Willie is a very important thing to him,” spokesman Howard Rubenstein said. “He’s always looked at Willie as a friend and he is very pleased he’ll be his guest at the Stadium.”

The AP also reported that David Wright has exchanged messages with Randolph since his dismissal.

“I think it’s good for a guy that’s been such a part of that Yankees history to be here,” Wright said. “He definitely deserves to be here.”

Quotes from Willie tonight might actually be more interesting than the game.

Pic - Willie Randolph arrives with his wife Gretchen at Yankee Stadium.