2010 Season Preview: New York Yankees

New York Yankees2009: 103-59 (1st)So Long: OF Melky Cabrera, P Phil Coke, OF Johnny Damon, 3B Jerry Hairston Jr, 1B Eric Hinske, OF Austin Jackson, P Ian Kennedy, LF Hideki Matsui, C Jose Molina, RF Xavier Nady, P Chien-Ming WangWelcome: OF Curtis Granderson, 1B Nick Johnson, P Dustin Moseley, P Chan Ho Park, C Mike Rivera, P Javier Vazquez, OF Randy WinnProjected Starting Lineup (courtesy of rototimes.com)1. Derek Jeter, SS2. Nick Johnson, DH3. Mark Teixeira, 1B4. Alex Rodriguez, 3B5. Robinson Cano, 2B6. Jorge Posada, C7. Curtis Granderson, CF8. Nick Swisher, RF9. Brett Gardner, LFRotation - CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett, Andy Pettitte, Javier Vazquez, Phil HughesSetup - Joba Chamberlain, Damaso MarteCloser - Mariano RiveraThe Yankees are defending their first title since they defeated the pathetic Mets of 2000. Despite a fairly drastic roster overhaul, it's hard to argue that they're not once again the team to beat. Though they may grow to miss the solid defensive aptitud...