Who should play 3rd with A Rod out?

With A-Rod out, who should play third??

It isn't a huge concern of mine, but I was just thinking
It is just a question I have been debating in my head recently...

Seeing Angel Berroa play third lately has been pretty impressive, however he can be shaky at times and this concerns me. I believe Ransom is likely going to see most of the playing time at the hot corner. Yet, I would not be surprised if we saw Berroa pinch hitting for Ransom in a tight game in the later innings..however they are both right handed hitters, so who knows.

We will just have to wait until opening day to find out.

Yankees fans get gipped with ticket sales

Today I would like to talk more about the organization and the Yankees fans, rather than the team itself. This year it has been a pain in the ass to get tickets with the opening of the new stadium. Of course we all know the point of the new stadium is solely to make more money for the organization...but I didn't think it was to screw over some of the fans. Previously, my brother and I had season tickets in the bleachers (and sometimes in the upper deck) that were reasonably priced. This year that is NOT the case!

Previously, I would walk be able to go up to the ticket office with $35 and walk away with seven tickets to seven games.

Now they charge online fees!! It's such a scam!! 35 bucks wouldn't even get me one of these tickets! It is also mandatory at first to order them online-it's so stupid. All the $5 discount games are gone, as well. All other discount games are no longer in existence either, for example specials for seniors or veterans.

The decent seats have gone WAY UP in price and the good seats even more so.
There are also seats with obstructed views. I would never pay for that!!!!!

I used to see families at the stadium on $5 nights. Five people would pay $25 and now they would have to pay $150 for the SAME SEATS

As far as the bleachers, they have been pushed even farther back in the outfield.

I don't see the point of the new stadium OR any fan who actually wanted it. The old one was historic and just fine the way it was. Problem is, the money hungry organization wanted to make more money-MORE MONEY!! How selfish and greedy can you get.

Despite all of this, I remain loyal to the team, but this just disgusts me. The fans don't deserve this...

Is Melky Cabrera Worthless?

Melky Cabrera:

-Starter?

-Bench Player?

-Wothless?

Melky is a decent player, however he's not an offensive threat.  Melky brings to the outfield mediocre defense at best, making the rare stunning play.  I feel that Gardner is the better fielder and would bring to the table better offensive numbers...he can also bunt.  I feel that Gardner should start and Melky would be a good bench player to have.   He is mediocre at best, but he offers the Yankees good versatility because he can play all outfield positions.  He is also a young guy and pretty cheap.  If you think of other (bench) players in baseball that fit this criteria, you will have a hard time finding one.  Sure, he didn't live up to all the hype, but he is still very young. I believe the player who proves themselves in Spring training will get the start.  Neither one of these guys is a done deal as far as starting goes.  Right now, however, that man should be Gardner.  Many people feel Melky should be traded, but in my opinion, he should stick around....at least until the trade deadline in July (depending on how often the Yankees use him and how successful he is).

The Yankees Line Up

Now that A-Rod is likely out until May or June, the Yankees must fill that four spot. I was thinking back to the 1998 Yankees team who won 126 games-126!!! At that time there were no big time names or superstars on the team. I am hoping maybe the loss of A-Rod could be a plus. Some people might call me crazy for that, but think about it. He is not very clutch and mainly just puts up numbers. In my opinion he is not much of a team player..

I think the opening day line up may look something like this:

1-Johnny Damon, LF
2-Derek Jeter, SS
3-Mark Teixeira, 1B
4-Hideki Matsui, DH
5-Jorge Posada, C
6-Xavier Nady, RF
7-Robinson Cano, 2B
8-Cody Ransom, 3B
9-Brett Gardner, CF

Bench:

Nick Swisher
Angel Berroa
Melky Cabrera
Jose Molina

YANKS ACTIVE ROSTER IS AS FOLLOWS

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/team/roster_active.jsp?c_id=nyy

Excited about Yankees starting pitchers!

I am very excited about this seasons starting pitching rotation! The Yankees have 5 guys who can possibly win 15 games each, maybe even more. It is a big goal to accomplish, but if these pitchers live up to their true talent and stay healthy, it COULD happen. The Yankees starting rotation looks something like this (not in order):

1) CC Sabathia
2) AJ Burnett
3) Chien Ming Wang
4)Andy Pettitte
5) Joba Chamberlain

CC Sabathia: One of the top pitchers in the league. I think he will do well as long as the pressure in NY doesn't get to him...like it has to many great ballplayers in the past. It will be difficult for newcomers to win 15 games, but with this type of talent, I believe its definitely possible. He has done it before.

AJ Burnett: Lead the league in strikeouts last year and also won 18 games for a Toronto team who greatly lacked defensive skill. I think the issue with Burnett will be his health. If this guy stays healthy and in the rotation, he can easily win 15 + games.


Andy Pettitte: A player who has definitely proved his worth over the years. He has proven that he can consistently achieve this. Last year Andy was the number 3 starter, but due to injuries, he became one of the only regular starters at a certain point. This put a lot of pressure on him to be perfect all the time. This year, their isn't AS much pressure on his shoulders. If he plays up to his ability, Andy has proven he can win 15 games for sure.

Chien Ming Wang: Similar situation to Pettitte. Wang isn't bothered by the pressure in NY and can win 15+ games this season if he stays in good health. Wang had back to back 19 wins per season when he was facing other teams aces (number one starters). This year he will probably get the 3 spot. This could make a big difference and make getting 15+ wins easier. And how many ground ball outs WILL this guy get?!


Joba Chamberlain: It may be more difficult for Joba to pick up 15 wins as compared to the rest of the line up. The main reason I say this is because he is young and new fairly new to starting games. He is a young kid with AMAZING talent. He has proven it time and time again pitching from the bullpen as set up man. I hope he can bring the same performance to the table as a starter. He may even not start all of the time because of limited innings (and pitch counts). This could be a problem, but his CAPABILITY of winning 15 games is not my main concern. I do have expectations of him winning in the double digits.

FIVE AMAZING PITCHERS. If they stay healthy, pitch at their highest level, and don't let the pressure get to them.... what is to stop them each from winning MANY games this 2009 season?

LETS GO YANKEES