Still, its hard to totally give up. Maybe they have something left.

I know it's jumping the gun a little bit, but a different movie came to mind as I watched yesterday's game:

...we've got to verify it legally
To see (to see) if she (if she)
Is morally, ethically,
Spiritually, physically,
Positively, absolutely,
Undeniably and reliably dead.

As Coroner, I must aver
I've thoroughly examined her
And she's not only merely dead
She's really most sincerely dead.

We can still enjoy individual accomplishments and the last game at the stadium (our series).

Granted they could have a remarkable turnaround and win 80% of their games. But does anyone see this team with all their problems from injuries, pitching, hitting and defense to come back? I don't.

Get out the checkbook, Hank.

That's what reporters do. I was a reporter for enough years to know the job description:
1. Ask a stupid question.
2. Write some meaningless garbage.
3. Don't miss deadline (the assistant city editor has a date with his girlfriend before he has to get home to his wife and kids).
4. Get a drink (beer during the week, Scotch on weekends).

I felt a little for the reporter last night, but then you hit me with your "somber Sunday morning question."

I'm going with most of Girardi's words on this one (leaving out only the crap part):

"What do you think? No. That's a silly question."

i thought this was a rebuilding year too, but after that nice run after the asb and the buzz around the trades, i got sucked into thinking that really could and should make the playoffs this year and then be in position to have better showings than the last few years. but now it just seems there are too many things to overcome - but i wouldn't put it past this time to go on another nice run and really be back in the thick of things. let's see.

If Joba is done for 08, the starters keep scuffling, and our relief continues its descent into mediocrity -- we're done in a couple of weeks.

They needed to get some breaks to go their way to be a contender (e.g., Hughes or Kennedy stepping up, Melky to hit closer to like he did in April for the entire season instead of being horrible, etc.). They had bad luck with Wang going down, some good luck with Moose rediscovering himself. The injuries to Matsui, Damon, and Posada are the gamble taken when a team is built around a collection of older vets.

Young pitchers trying to adapt to the major leagues also need a decent defense behind them. And the Yankees just aren't a good defensive team.

This team needs a lot of work and I don't think dropping $200 million this offseason on Sabathia and Teixeria is going to solve anything.

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