Not much going on in Yankee Land

Call it a hunch but i think things might start to fall apart in Yankee land...I really do.


Yesterday Leo Mazzone, the former pitching coach for the Braves and one of the better pitching coaches in the game turned down the job as the Yankees pitching coach.

The Yankees assumed that Mazzone, the top Free agent pitching coach, would come to them. After all they are the Yankees and that is where the best come.

But Mazzone went for friendship over money.

Mazzone signed on to be the pitching coach for the Baltimore Orioles so that he could work beside his best friend and Orioles manager Sam Perlazzo. Imagine, choosing the fitting situation over money and the Yankees.

Remember Jason Giambi...Remember how cool he used to be.

Backwhen he was with the A's Giambi was really really likable. He had long hair, tattooes and was the frat boy that defined the Oakland A's. He was the leader of an up and coming playoff team.

Then he sold out...Big Time. Giambi chose to come to the Yankees for 120 million, short hair, covered tattooes and the role of 5th fiddle. (note: The A's offered him 7 and 105 and the chance to be god)

Good for Leo.

This years free agent crop just does not have the saviors that the Yankees always turn to.

Out of the pen, there is BJ Ryan and Billy Wagner. These guys are closers who will command closer money. Unless the Yankees want to pay 8 mil for a lefty set up man ( I wouldnt put it past them) neither of these guys are coming.

Scott Eyre, Charles Clareman and Joey Eischen are the more affordable options, but im going to go ahead and say that 99% of Yankee fans have no idea who these players are. (Note, one of these players is not real, see what you know, Yankee fans. One of these guys could be your 4 mil per setup man)

In terms of starting pitching, the Yankees will most likely throw 5 and 60 at AJ Burnett. Then his arm will break and Yankee fans will say how bad he is...Sound Familiar.

In terms of bats, Brian Giles comes to mind, but he wants to go play with his brother. I wouldnt be surprised to see Konerko have a huge world series and the Yankees throw the bank at him.

I can see the papers now... May 14th, 2006..." Paul Konerko earned his pinstripes today."

I hope and I pray that bad karma finally bites the yankees in their rear end. Playing for the Yankees has become a chore and nearly impossible. Alex Rodriguez will probably be the MVP and everyone hates him.

If it is the case that anyone who comes to the Yanks is expected to be god, as they are paid, then why would anyone want to come here.

The Yankees have become a team of squares. Baseball people are starting to choose baseball over prestige.

Could this be the offseason that baseball finally turns on the Yankees?

Sippy Momo

I had a good talk with my pal Ace last night. Talk about a story. All this kid does is lift weights and pick winners. Good luck pal.