I only have a brief moment, but wanted to comment on the CF battle.  No question in my mind that Brett Gardner should be the opening day CF.  After seeing him leg out that triple and score on a drawn in infield last night against the Sox, he winds hands down.
 

Speed can kill in this game, and I think it's been something the Yankees have been lacking.  It is very obvious that once he gets on base, he will be going.  And to score on a drawn in infield, that was simply awesome!!!

I wish Brett good luck and hope to see him in Center on Opening Day!!

Till Next Time, Go Yankees!!!! 

It has been a while since I have blogged.  Been crazy busy!!! But now that Spring Training is here, I am so excited and ready for The 2009 Baseball Season.  Most importantly The Yankees 2009 season.

I did post in regards to A-Rod using steroids and I feel, that he has come clean and it should be a moot issue.  I know going to other ballparks that will be a big issue, but I really believe that A-Rod is man enough to now handle anything thrown his way!! 

The Yankees are ready and have the team in place to make a run at the World Series.  Obviously, injuries can occur and were hoping that doesn't happen, but I think were deep enough in many positions that should someone go down, there are plenty of guys who could pick us up.  What I have seen so far through the first few Spring Training Games is that Bret Gardner is having a great start.  But Melky is making a run as well.  This will be a great battle right to the end, but I am hoping to see Gardner win, as I think he has more options!!!

Hope everyone is having a great start to the year and enjoy the Spring Schedule!!!

Could it be true?  Could it be that Larry Bowa's nickname for this high priced star is really his new nickname.  A-FRAUD!!! My guess is you'll see it all over every paper tomorrow.  But, do you really think he did it? 

My personal opinion is that yes he could have, but I just don't, can't believe he did it.  Alex was already better than everyone else when he first entered the league, and didn't need to use roids to make himself better.  He was already that good!!! Harold Reynolds said it best early on the MLB Network. "His work ethic is just something that cannot be questioned".  And I couldn't agree more.  Seeing this guy work out is an amazing. 

I just don't believe he did it.  My opinion, so take it as you like!!! I hope he really doesn't turn out to be A-Fraud!!!

This is just my perspective on what the Yankees lineup could look like on opening day.

1. Johnny Damon LF                                   
2. Derek Jeter      SS                                   
3. Mark Teixiera   1B                                   
4. Alex Rodriguez 3B
5. Jorge Posada   C
6. Xavier Nady      RF
7. Hideki Matsui   DH
8. Robinson Cano 2B
9. Brett Gardner/Melky Cabrera/Nick Swisher CF

I am really hoping the Yankees give Swish a look in Center.  If not I would like to see Gardner win the Job in camp.  Obviously CC Sabathia will start opening day.  I also think you could see A-Rod and Teixiera switch in the lineup from time to time.  Maybe Tex cleaning up against lefties and A-Rod against Righties.  But you never really know. 

I think we have a great lineup and a fantastic pitching staff.  This team on paper can win it all, but they have to be focused on the task at hand and forget about the outside stuff. 

Go Yankees!!!

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I put the question mark in the title line of this post for one reason.  Are we sure about this?  Don't get me wrong, Pettitte has been great for the Yanks for so many season, but the second half of last year was almost catasthopic.  14-14 with a 4.54 ERA.  2-7 in the second half of the season.  This is what we want from our #4 starter?  This brings up so many questions for me, but the biggest one that comes to my mind, is this.

WHAT ABOUT BERNIE?  We are going to give Pettitte another season to perhaps under acheive.  Not that I'm saying he will, cause I figure we could get at least another 16 wins out of him.  But why is Andy getting this oppurtunity and Bernie Williams not.  Here is Bernie's numbers from 2006, his last season, .281 Batting Average, 12 HR and 61 RBI's.  Are you gonna get that out of Melky Cabrera or Brett Gardner?  I doubt that.  Maybe them both combined.  I think if he makes the Peurtorican team in the WBC then the Yankees shoud give him one more chance.  I'm hoping for a good season from Andy and hoping Bernine gets the oppurtunity he deserves. 

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I have to be completely honest.  I am so excited for Baseball I can hardly wait.  I believe that this Baseball season will be one of the best seasons that us lucky fans get to see.  So many great players and now the all new MLBNetwork.  This is going to be awesome.

I was so excited to find that I was able to get the entire Yankees schedule from Spring Training right on through the regular season on to the Calendar on my phone!! I hadn't been as giddy since the Christmas present from my wife. 

I hope everyone is as excited as I am and I can't wait to enjoy a fantastic year of Baseball.  And as always, Go Yankees!!!

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I think the Yankees getting Nady done and out of they way is a great way to start focusing on the task at hand.  I think keeping Nady is a good idea, but I think using Cabrera as trade bait for pitching is an even better idea.

I do like Melky, but I don't see him being the longterm solustion in Center.  I am still unsure why the Yankees won't consider using Swisher in Center.  I have always liked Brian Cashman, but am confused as to why you wouldn't give him an oppurtunity to at least challenge for the Centerfield spot.  The oppurtunity is being given to Melky and Brett Gardner, let's add another name to the mix and see what happens. 

Just my thoughts.  Let's here what you think.

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A big contratulations to Rickey Henderson for being elected to The Baseball Hall of Fame!!!  A great honor and I look forward to watching him be inducted.  Congratulatons Rickey!!!

WOW!!! What more can you say about what the Yankees have done.  I think that the additions we have made will no doubt improve this ball club back to what it is supposed to be. 

With the additions of CC and AJ, I think the pitching staff will be much better.  Quite honestly I think the Yankees are better off without Andy Pettite.  14-14 and a over 4.00 ERA doesn't equal $16 Million in my book.  I feel more comfortable with Phil Hughes.  With what we have left in cap space, I'm unsure why we haven't gone after Ben Sheets.  I think I would have liked Sheets more than AJ, but he grew on me after watching some video of last seasons performances.  He will be a great addition, but I like him better at number 3. 

Now on to Mark Teixeira!! This is the dream that I was hoping for when the off season began.  I am so thrilled to have him not only in our lineup, but also as the hub of our infield.  I expect him to have a fantastic year at the plate and bring the Gold Glove back to the First Base position.

I really liked the addition of Nick Swisher and am dissapointed that the Yankees don't see him as a possible Centerfielder.  I don't think that Melky Cabrera and Brent Gardner are the answer.  Don't get me wrong, they are great in the field, but neither one of them can hit.  Garnder has a hard time laying down a bunt.  I really hope the Yankees give more consideration to using Swisher in Center and keeping Nady!!! I guess we'll find out.  Stay tuned.

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Hi Everyone!! My name is Ryan and I am a huge Yankees fan.  Keep coming back and checking my Blog for many updates about the Yankees as well as everything Major League Baseball!!! I have grown up on this great game and I still believe that Baseball is Americas Pastime. 

I look forward to your comments and can't wait to see what everyone has to say about this great game!!!