Yankees '09

A Democrat in the White House, the season has hope.  Starting pitching will be a plus with one or more moves remaining the Yankees have a number 1, 2, and 3...CC, A.J. and Wang will match up with any team in the league, the bullpen is a steength if Joba goes back to setup and that us the early key.  Humberto Sanchez or someone from the minors is needed to fill 60 innings or so of shut down relief in early innings.  The offense has new life with Teixera batting third ARod 4th and someone not on the roster perhaps 5th. Posada, Nady,Matsui and Cano are fine in 6 through 9.  Trade and bench from Cabrera, Gardner, Miranda[1B]; Molina is insurance at catcher.  Team defense is improved but still the weakness with Damon in CF, or LF; team speed is lacking but many good base runners compensate for the lack of blazing speed and stolen bases.

The Yankees may need to trade to reduce payroll and add the remaining parts needed: Sheets or Pettitte, Manny or Griffey as another strong bat...even Barry Bonds should be considered. The potential is there for a good year from a very good team.