Promising season.

New Look in New York

Possible Yankees Opening Day lineup
No.
Player
Position

1.
Johnny Damon
LF

2.
Derek Jeter
SS

3.
Alex Rodriguez
3B

4.
Mark Teixeira
1B

5.
Jorge Posada
C

6.
Hideki Matsui
DH

7.
Xavier Nady
RF

8.
Robinson Cano
2B

9.
Brett Gardner
CF

Possible Yankees starting rotation
No.
Pitcher
Throws

1.
CC Sabathia
LHP

2.
A.J. Burnett
RHP

3.
Chien-Ming Wang
RHP

4.
Joba Chamberlain
RHP

5.
Phil Hughes
RHP

Pulling for strong seasons from Nady, Chamberlain, and looking for Cano to turn it around especially.

Overall I think we're looking awesome on paper. Only things I would tweak are moving Wang into the no. 2 spot ahead of Burnett. I know it was a prolific signing when we brought on he and CC, but I think Wang does and will have the edge so long as his foot is 100%

Also, are the Yankees really placing stock in Posada defensively? I think his arm and ability to throw out base runners will be a HUGE factor right out of the gate next season. I would put Matsui in the no. 5 hole. I think it gives opposing pitchers less of an inkling to pitch around Tex.

Can't wait for opening day.