Well...the Yankees are out...which means it's time to watch what happens...
so I'll start with an off the wall thought...
the common thought is that Nomar Garciaparra is headed to Anaheim to play close to his home...and close to his chica...Mia Hamm...
but...what about this for a possible scenario...
there are rumblings...and there always are about every free agent...but this one is coming from the Nomar camp...there are rumblings that Nomar wants to play with his good friends Jeter and Arod...
Is it possible...that the Yankees could field an infield of Giambi at first, Nomah at second, Jeter at Short and ARod at third?
I say yes...
I also think they'll make a serious run at Beltran...and 2 quality pitchers...
although I think this year's crop is incredibly weak...
if they were smart...and they aren't...but if they were...I'd look at guys like Bernie...and Gordon...and even Rivera...and trade them for YOUNG talent...
right now...the Yanks vaunted minor system is gone...
I expect the Yank payroll to get astronomical...and for a couple of big trades midyear...to get the real pitching they want...
and no...I can't see the Yanks going after Pedro...