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Originally Posted by Jayhawk Bill

Individuals who use the phrase "the fact of the matter" when describing their opinions, not facts, diminish their credibility. Do yourself a favor: don't do it, and watch who does.

Appreciate the advice. However, it isn't a fact that the Yankees are chock-full of talented and experienced players? Those combined with the mental aspect (attitude) is what typically determines the outcome.

Let's watch what happens, as you request. I predict trades for veterans and a Yankees team that earns about 90 wins in the highly competitive AL East--I do not predict a static team that suddenly becomes competitive. I may be mistaken, and, of course, YMMV.

I'm not dumb, I know the Yankees are gonna go out and get a veteran or two, as will probably the Red Sox, and a dozen other teams. I still think that we have a good team out there now that can only get better with such an addition.

Originally Posted by Gom

If anything has taught ALL of us since 2003......

It's a long, long way 'till September.

THANK YOU

Originally Posted by das11209

Rasner reminds me so much of Kennedy and the success he had last year.

Rasner reminds you of Kennedy? Another stellar outing by Rasner tonight should tell you that he and Kennedy; as we know him NOW, are polar opposites. Rasner is a real talented pitcher who has been overlooked for so long. Washington overlooked him and in what was even at the time a puzzling move let him hit the waiver wire, and the Yankees got a steal. I'm not saying he's Don Drysdale, but with a little experience and seasoning he could turn out to be quite a good starting pitcher in the Major Leagues for a few years to come. After all, he is what, like 27 now? Some players develop at a different rate than others, and Rasner has shown in each year he has seen time with the Yanks (3 seasons, like 8 different uniform numbers lol. Anyone remember what he wore in Spring Training, because I can't remember it for the life of me. Been trying to figure it out for weeks. It may have been, but I dont believe it was his current 43) that he has something. It's just a matter of polishing it and channeling it with some consistency, which he looks to be in the process of doing. I'm sure he'll get roughed up a few times this year, but so far, SOOOO good. I expect it will be that way more times than not.

The bridge to Mo looks very fragile now.

Sure does. Very disappointing. Just like a week ago when asked about it Joe said in a fit that there were no plans etched in stone, and they would proceed with him as they felt best fit their needs. And it's no question that he fits best in the bullpen right now. That's where we need him.