Season Wrap Up
The Yankees failed to make the playoffs for the first time since the 90’s due to injuries, age and the less than expected performance out of some of their up and coming pitchers Kennedy and Hughes, not to mention CF Cabrera. They finished in third place just 3 games ahead of the Blue Jays. Need I say more? If Mr. Steinbrenner (as in George Steinbrenner) were in better health, that might have spelled the end of either manger Joe Girardi or GM Brian Cashman if not both! Hal must be more patient than his father. This was not the senario they had for the final season in historic Yankee Stadium, “the House that Ruth Built”.
Holes to Fill
They desperately need a legitimate #1 starter as Wang is no better than a solid #2. They may also be in the market for another non-ace with the retirement of Mussina and the possible departure of Pettitte. Then there’s the CF decision and depending on if they resign Abreu, RF as well. There’s also the bac...
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Baseball Reflections:
PLAYERS:
Bobby Abreu,
Jason Giambi,
Chad Moeller,
Mike Mussina,
Carl Pavano,
Andy Pettitte,
Sidney Ponson,
Ivan Rodriguez,
Jorge Posada,
Mark Teixeira,
CC Sabathia,
Nick Swisher,
Joe Girardi
TEAMS: New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays
TEAMS: New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays
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