njsmalls

A-Rod was born in America...and I think he's only part Dominican...I may be wrong on that one...

A-Rod is still a piece of shit.

4868

Let’s do a quick assessment of the Yanks 3 main Strengths and Weaknesses, from your prospective.

 

I'll start with my opinions:

 

Strengths:

 

- Rotation depth - With all the injuries last year we called upon Wang, Chacon and Small to step up big time. Now they can team up with the established starters and Joe can put the best 5 on the field. If one goes down, we're prepared to fill his place.

- Bullpen - We added a bunch of new guys and if Dotel can come back 100% by May, the former closer could prove to be an excellent 8th inning guy, with Farnsworth pitching the 7th. Sturtze, Villone, Myers and of course MO are also available. Small will probably start the season in the Pen.

- Our 2nd Year Guys - IMO, Wang and Cano are the real deal. I'm looking forward to a full season with these two.

 

Weaknesses or Concerns:

 

- #1 Starter - After blowing last years playoff game, I have no faith in Johnson going up against another teams top guy in a key situation.

- Damon - I hate him, I'm pissed we signed him and I’m worried that his production will drop since he already got paid. If he lives up to his potential, the Yanks lineup will be deadly.....if.

- Clutch Hitting - Down by 1, bottom of the ninth, game on the line....where's Scotty B, where's Paul O'Neill, Tino? The Yankees have failed in key spots over the past few years and since the lineup will be virtually the same (aside from Damon) I'm afraid they have not improved in this category. Also, can we manufacture runs and not always rely on the long ball. I think with three speedy guys (Cano, Damon, Jeter) hitting 9-1-2, we can improve here.

Thoughts, opinions.....have at it.

Paulie!

The Yankees have no heart...or balls.

I agree with your assesment on Damon...He'll bat .250 with 8 HRs and 30 RBI...

I'm real low on the Yankees now...except for Cano...I have a feeling he's going to be AWESOME! He did pretty well in the playoffs considering he was a rookie.

Nemisis I had to re-register. Can you give me my posts again? (TheDragon)

I like your avatar...it's from a low quality fansub! Old-school!

4868

Pavano sucks...he should never start for the Yankees again:

 

Link

 

That leaves 5 quality starters.....

We have to try to get our money's worth out of the nervous fucker.

Greisen will walk. We've known this for a while. He wants to be a starter and be paid starter's money, so it's a thanks but no thanks scenario.

 

I think there is a stronger chance that Will Allen stays than people think.

I'm beginning to think we should just focus on replenishing through the draft and make small moves. Well, the largest one may be a legit #2 QB

The Mets suck and they will continue to be irrelevant forever.

Thank You.

I hope so...