This could be a transition year where the young pitchers take some lumps and the Yanks miss the playoffs. It’s certainly possible. It’s also entirely possible that Hughes comes around, the offense takes off, etc., and they win the division.

The dynasty was also built on the arms of David Cone, El Duque, Jimmy Key, Roger Clemens, and David Wells. So enough with this self loathing of the Yankee resources. They buy championships, we will continue to buy championships, whether it be through free agents, or through trades or through going over slot.

Nobody said trade Phil Hughes or he is a bust. But he isnt beyond reproach, and it certainly is against the law (contrary to what some people may think here), to say that this guy might end being a flop. Just like its alright for everyone here to arbitrarily project that the kid will be lights out for years to come.

“And this whole argument about the wisdom of the Big 3 over the long term is getting old.” just 13 games in and the patience is gone. ugh.

the only reason the dynasty Yanks could hang on to DJ, Pettitte, Posada, Mo was that they sucked the last 15 years. the current Yankees have made the playoffs every year so the fans grow impatient after just 2 damn weeks (when the team is only 1.5 games out of 1st no less).

Forget about Santana, just judge him as you would any pitcher on a team that should win 95 games. He has had two horrendous starts in a row, which is detrimental to the team. I understand he is young, but he has looked less the equipped to handle things. I know its cold, but guess what if he pitches in NY then at least one month of the year it’ll be cold when he pitches (April) and optimally it will be cold in another month (October). SO enough with that stuff. It can explain one poor outing but he got overwhelmed and had no control which may be a sign that he needs more time in the minors. Hopefully, thats not the case, and two ineffective starts in April doesnt provide sufficient evidence of that, especially in light of his performance last September. But its fair to start saying he needs to start demonstrating that he belongs on a contending team.

And cut the shit, take down those T-Shirts we look like Red Sox fans making up corny T-shirts to support guys who have barely seen 100 innings in the major leagues. Oh and someone tell Phil to take down that blog, its gonna get really ugly. Or the ridiculous nicknames. Lets hope one of these three is on this team five years from now and we can call that a success.

since you seem to think the season is only 13 games long, how is that looking?

all of those teams, AND the Red Sox, are all hovering around .500 (except Detroit).

saying, “right now” there is “no way” the Yankees make the playoffs is so stupid it makes my brain hurt.

seriously, you are the worst type of fan.