There are four problems with the Yankees:
1. Bad investments - Contreras, Giambi, Lieber, Kevin Brown (always injured, who here really thinks he can make it through a postseason?)
2. Team chemistry isn't as good as it used to be
3. Joe Torre & Mel can't coach pitching for some reason and overwork the bullpen. See Weaver, Contreras, Karsay (overworked until he had to have surgery), and the tired arms of Quantrill and Gordon.
4. Too much money being thrown around at pieces the team doesn't need.
They really needed the Randy Johnson deal to go down. I think Alex Rodriguez is way overrated, and I don't think he was ever the best player in baseball. I think his numbers were inflated because he was in Texas. Anyways, I don't see the Yanks making it to the World Series this year, and even if they do I can't think of anyone they can beat except MAYBE the Giants (lack of talent around Bonds & Schmidt) or Braves (choke artists). I don't see them being able to beat Marlins, Cubs, Dodgers or Cardinals.
I can't see them making it to the World Series because I always thought that once Red Sox got it rolling they were the better team. The other playoff hopefuls like Angels, A's, Twins, Rangers, and Indians can all beat the Yankees as well.
They just aren't invincible like they were back in 2001, but even that was broken by Johnson & Schilling.
Oh well enough baseball ... I am ready for football season
