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Submitted by Brandon, Aug 15, 2008 13:26

The 2009 Yankees will most likely be a favorite to win the world series. First of all, with Matsui, Damon, Melky and Nady they do not really need another outfielder or DH but it would help since Melky is a pathetic hitter. So Matsui is the LF, Damon in center, Nady in right and you put Melky on the bench. As for the DH you make the big splash. Sign Manny Ramirez to DH for $20 mil and crush the Red Sox while also getting superior talent. You may not have great outfield defense here but it will probably be worth it. Also, signing Teixeira to that ridiculous contract isn't even necessary.

Posada clearly shouldn't be catching anymore so make him the 1st baseman, resign Pudge for around $5 mil and and have him and Molina as your catchers. As for the rotation you know Wang, Joba, and Hughes are in. CC probably signs with the yanks for about $25 mil and then either Mussina or Pettite comes back while the other retires. Most likely Mussina comes back for his $11 mil. so a rotation of Wang, cc, Joba, Moose, and Hughes ain't so bad.

Bullpen has Rivera, Veras, Ramirez, Robertson plus pick up Martes $6 mil option bring up Melancon from aaa and then just fill it out with a long man such as Giese. as for the bench, Molina, Betemit and Cabrera are in, so you need one other player (any position really). You could give Shelley Duncan another shot or Brett Gardner or Justin Christian or go out and sign someone to the minimum. Not signing Teixeira saves a lot of money for this team.

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1. Re sign one of either Pettite or Mussina for short term deals, and get a stud, e.i. C.C. Sabathia... [MORE]	Lokoman	Aug 20, 2008 12:42
The 2009 Yankees will most likely be a favorite to win the world series. First of all, with Matsui, Damon,...	Brandon	Aug 15, 2008 13:26
I have to disagree with this article. While I don't believe that the Yankees will end up with Texiera, I... [MORE]	Matt Savino	Aug 14, 2008 19:10
"That would leave the team short an outfielder, with no regular designated hitter" OF will be Damon, Cabrera and Nady.... [MORE]	Matthew Cohen	Aug 14, 2008 18:10
It's not hard to fill out your team with 75-80M to work with. -CC- 20M (25M is not happening especially... [MORE]	Bill	Aug 14, 2008 17:37
Interesting... I think the overall point of not a lot of change is accurate, but I think the target player... [MORE]	Chris S	Aug 14, 2008 16:56
I'll just ask why Mr. Marchman thinks the Yanks will have a budget cap of $200 million after Hank stated... [MORE]	Jimmy_The_Gent	Aug 14, 2008 15:54
Tim, Giambi, Pettitte and Pavano make a combined $50m in 2008. Replacing them with Texeira and Sabathia at $45m (even... [MORE]	Nelson	Aug 14, 2008 15:49
Hey, Tim. First of all, you say the Yankees need to get an outfielder and a number 5 hitter. Please,... [MORE]	Chris	Aug 14, 2008 14:59
One big difference between now and the past, Tim, is the Yankees will actually have a number of key contributors... [MORE]	Ed	Aug 14, 2008 14:11
The Yankees have Nady under control for next year. So no, they are not short an outfielder. They are only... [MORE]	Chris	Aug 14, 2008 13:50
Hey Tim, I think you forgot that the Yankees will have Xavier Nady next year, meaning that they can move... [MORE]	dominick Maietta	Aug 14, 2008 13:26
Tim, excellent column, but you seem to overlook contributions from the farm system. I believe that Cashman, or whoever is... [MORE]	pounder	Aug 14, 2008 11:37

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