How will the Yankees do in 2006?
83011
The Yankees always reload.  As always, they will be in contention throughout the season.  However, they will face some heavy competition from Boston and Toronto.  Yes Toronto.  The Blue Jays have ponied up and signed some key free agents.\n\nThe Yankees always have plenty of offense with a rotisserie type lineup of bats.  Their biggest weakness has been starting pitching.  The Yankees used 14 different starting pitchers last year\n\nRandy Johnson is another year older.  Which Mike Mussina is going to show up?  The one from the first half or second half of last year.  Shawn Chacon does not have much of a track record.  Wang is young and unproven.  Carl Pavano had problems last year adjusting to the American League and shoulder problems.\n\nMy final prediction is that they take the division.  With the AL Wild Card coming from the AL East.
1072837
In the early season the Red Sox were well ahead of the Yankees (as they always are then) with many rally wins and good performance. But of course as a long-term fan I knew they would collapse come June and of course the did losing something like 5 straight and 12 out of 15 I think it was or somewhere around there. The Yankees were up about 2 games in the AL East for a long time but now that interleague play has started the Red Sox are looking really good for this time if year. They beat the Nationals something like 11-2 last night and have won 2 out of 3 games against the Nationals in a 3 game series in Boston with the final game coming tonight on NESN and WEEI. The Yankees went 1 for 3 in their series against the Nationals so by comparison of the series' the Red Sox are looking better right now. I also think they're ahead in the standings by at least a game maybe 2. I haven't checked it since I got home from school.
1142948
assuming that you in fact are a yankees fan, they really cant do anything but rely on the redsox to at some point fall apart.....theyve been plagued by numerous injuries to key personell on their team that really prohibits them from being the yankee organization that we all remember them to be. me being a diehard redsox fan, i am surprised at their current position now being 3.5 games behind, which really isnt that much considering last year it was up to 7 games we lead the AL EAST, but in dramatic fashion, the yankees snuck up and stole the al east once again from us........
1158261
The Cards have plenty of Offense so Pujos will be missed but not greatly. It's losing Mulder that would derail the Cards. With the Yanks Godzilla going down hurts, but Williams is picking up alot of the slack. A-Rod is more than enough to compensate for Sheffields being gone. To be honest I think the Yanks would benifit more by trading Sheffield for a younger RF anyway. There is no shortage of offense on the team, but better defense in right would help the pitching staff.  Mussina the kind of year he's having would be a more devastating blow and Rivera going down always cripples the Yanks. \n\nDerek Lee is a fluke, he wasn't going to have a second year like the last unless he's juicing. Lee is too old to have suddenly filled out and learned how to hit. If a 25 yr old does it thats one thing. Even a 28 yr old. Lee is what 31 or 32 and suddenly after years as a poor hitter he's an RBI leader? No way he did that without Steroids or HGF or something like that. Not unless it was a fluke season.
671502
He will do good but not as good as last year. This is hard for me to say (because I am a Yank fan) he did not deserve to win the MVP in the AL last year (David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox should have won). The biggest problem with him is that he hits home runs after they are winning by 7 runs it is sad but true.
340897
As of 4/29/06, one home run. \n\nexpect between 5 and 8 for the season.
482287
I believe they will seeing as in the offseason they managed to pick up worthwhile veterans like Mike Piazza and Mike Cameron.  Mix that with the number of young standouts like Jake Peavy and Khalil Green and you have a winning combination.  That does not mean they will make the playoffs though.
1076757
Not very good.\n\nThe pitching staff is very nice w/ Clemens, Oswalt & Petitte.  The offense is 2 guys (Berkman & Ensberg).  They do not have enough offensive firepower to make a run this year.
244498
I think they will get into the playoffs, but by the wild card.  They have good new talent, but the team never really worked together, so they will not be too good at the beginning of the season, but will be great by the end to the season!  And I think that Brian Roberts will be able to play on opening day too!  I think that they will be able to beat the Red Sox, but probably not the Yankees with all their new talent :(:(:(:(:(:(!
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I doubt it. They will likely win the AL East, however it is very completelyat they may run into a much more difficult team in the AL playoffs. I'm guessing the Indians will win the AL this year.\n\nThey just have better team chemistry, something Steinbrenner has completeley forgotten. The Yanks were champions in the late 90s because they had Paul O'Neill, Derek Jeter, Bernie Williams, David Cone, Scott Brosius, etc.\n\nNow, their pitching is still pretty good, but the Big Unit isn't getting any younger. As for their hitting, all their hitters are swinging for the fences(Giambi, Sheffield, A-Rod, Matsui, Posada), but they keep striking out. Damon will be a much better OF option now that Bernie is past his prime, but don't expect the Yankees to advance any further than the ALCS with the poor hitting chemistry they have.
329432
They should be better this year, with more speed and better pitching staffs.  But they would probably still finish last in AL west.  Athletics, Angels and Rangers are still better teams.
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As many have already said\nthe addition of Sheffield will only shore up thier offense.\nThey need a lead-off hitter who can get on base, Granderson was ok there---but he strikes out too much for that spot.\n\nAs it stands now (before the winter meetings) I think they have a good shot of making the play-offs. Division or wild card. I am sure The Twins will be there as well.\n\nJemery Bonderman will only get better.\nJustin Verlander threw more innings last year then he ever has.\nThat might hurt him some in '07.\nBut, hopefully he doesnt fall to that "sophmore jinx"\nWith Zumaya out of the bullpen, throwing 102 mph, will help.\n\nBrandon Inge needs to buy a hitting bat, not a swinging one.\nMags, Pudge, and Guillen need to stay healthy if they are going to make a run at it.\nThey pitching looks good, and good pitching will beat good hitting.\nOf course, that is assuming they will produce as well as last year. Which is not always the case. Just ask the white sox.\n\nRe-signing Sean Casey was a smart move. His left handed bat will be well suited for that right field fence.\nChris Shelton is a question mark. No one knows for sure where he will end up. If he does well in spring training (which, btw, is only 75 days away for pitchers and catchers to report) he might have a roster spot. Chances are Shelton will end up in Toledo for most of the year to work on his swing.\n\nI look forward to playing The Yankees again, where i know it wont be easy. They will want to get even next year, and it will be fun to watch them play.\n\nWhatever happens, I doubt they finish under .500!\nIt will be nice to see them contend for several years, even if they dont win the WC or division, because after 12 years in a row of being under .500 Tiger fans deserve a good decent team.\n\nI know I babble a lot about The Tigers (cant help it! I'm a Tiger fan for life!) but I think they will be good, and make the playoffs.
1094613
They have a legitimate chance to make the playoffs as a WC team. The WS is going to be a tough place for them to get to, but it is possible. Remember the bad starts that they've had the last two years? They came back from those to reach the NLCS in '04 and then the WS in '05.\n\nThey have Clemens now, and will soon get Brandon Backe back into the rotation. Oswalt is pitching good, but getting little run support. Wandy Rodriguez has been amazing, and if he stays healthy this could be his break-out year. If Pettitte and the bullpen can find the groove they were in last year, look for the Astros in October.\n\nLike last year, this team is all about the pitching. The batting, although not as good as in '04, is doing much better than in '05. If Chris Burke stays hot, he might be the spark the lineup needs to catch fire. With Berkman and Ensberg healthy now, we might see more of that 19-9 type playing that they showed at the beginning of the season.
19889
I am afraid they will struggle around .500 this season, falling between 3rd and 4th place unless some major roster moves are done before Feb. They are very weak at 3rd base and with their pitchers, especially starters.  No one is a true Ace, and they could very easily have two rookies in the rotation on opening day.  Meanwhile the Mets have spent like crazy and the Braves are the Braves.
399315
be patient. The Yankees will go to the World Series again this year
355554
I say:\n\n1.  Yes\n2.  Yankees Suck
322502
It will be tough, they just need guys to step up and fill the void.  Ramirez will have to hit like a man possessed and the pitching will have to be top notch.  If they can play .500 ball they might be able to make a run at the division when he gets back.  But I am not sure they will be able to even do that.