The Beginning and the End of a New Era

Out with Joe (Torre) and in with Joe (Girardi). Now that several questions have been answered in this roller coaster ride, also known as the off-season (something Yankee fans have been accustomed to the last several years), it’s time to begin filling the voids.

Let’s begin with pitching. Hey Cashman, Johan Santana, Bartolo Colon, and Kerry Wood are all available, but let’s not have a repeat of signing Randy Johnson, Carl Pavano and Jaret Wright — just in case you forgot they WERE and still ARE a BUST. We have so much talent in the minors that we need to utilize and just sprinkle in a few veterans. This team has plenty of all-stars, so adding youth can only better this team. I think the team should do everything in their power to resign Mariano and Jorge, because they, along with Jeter, are the backbone of this team. I know they are getting up there in age, but they can both still produce at a high level. This team has so much talent. I just hope Girardi will be able to put together a team that can do it in April, as well as deep into the month of October.

Now that A-ROD has said he loved NY and wanted to finish his career here, he can be easily replaced — although, I am not so sure about his numbers. If we can get a third baseman, who can hit in the clutch, in the regular AND post seasons, then we should be in good shape.

Now comes the sad part. The hallowed grounds of Yankee Stadium will be no more at this time next year. We, as fans, have a year to enjoy the magic of the “House that Ruth Built.” What a fitting end to an era if the A.L. could win the all-star game, which is in the Bronx next year, and then picture it with me: Game Seven of the World Series and the Yankees are down by 3. The crowd erupts as captain Derek Jeter comes to the plate with the bases loaded and 2 outs. The Capitan hits a deep drive to right… SEE YA! The Yankees have done it. #27 is finally here and it comes as the doors of Yankee stadium will close after the game. I know, I know… this may only be a dream, but a man can dream, right?

Join the Yankees as they open a new chapter in this storied franchise. It promises to be a great ride.