[洋基] In focus, by Peter Abraham

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On-field problems: Rotation, center field, first base.

Off-field issues: The terror of Hankenstein.

Say goodbye: The Yankees got a lot of production and better-than-expected
play at first base from Jason Giambi. But he will be 38 in January, and it
likely would take a multiyear contract to retain him. The Yankees would like
to have Mike Mussina back, but he seems intent on retiring. The Yankees
finally have seen the last of Carl Pavano. Abreu is sure to be offered
arbitration, but he will want more than a one-year deal.

Complicated problems: Jorge Posada is signed for three more seasons at $39.3
million and is coming off extensive shoulder surgery. He has vowed to be the
full-time catcher next season. But even had Posada not had surgery, relying
on a 37-year-catcher is a risk. At the very least, the Yankees have to use
Posada cautiously next season.

By late December, the Yankees will have to evaluate how well Posada is
throwing and decide whether to add a catcher.

Issues to consider: The Yankees have said Joba Chamberlain will open next
season as a starter. He threw only 100 1/3 innings this season, which figures
to limit how often the Yankees can use him in 2009. The Yankees need to start
next season with at least six capable starters in the organization to guard
against overuse of Chamberlain.

Solutions: The Yankees need to add at least two starters via free agency or
trade. The average fan wants them to open the vault for Sabathia. But having
a healthy Chien-Ming Wang atop the rotation with Chamberlain as the No. 2
would allow the Yankees to invest their money more judiciously in a pitcher
such as Dodgers free agent Derek Lowe. Look for the other starter to come via
trade once that market develops. If the Padres make Jake Peavy available, the
Yankees would have to at least check in on that.

If Abreu is willing to accept a two-year deal, the Yankees should retain him
to play right field. That would allow them to play Xavier Nady in left field
and use Johnny Damon as a center fielder and DH.

The Yankees badly need to get younger and more athletic. If Brett Gardner
plays well enough in spring training to earn a job, he should be given a shot
to start in center field. Trading for a center fielder makes little sense
unless the Yankees think that Double-A star Austin Jackson isn't an everyday
player down the road.

Cashman agreed to a three-year contract extension and said he and the
Steinbrenner brothers had learned how to work together. But Hank Steinbrenner
is sure to cause a ruckus or two or three this winter by demanding certain
moves. It's an annoyance at this point given his lack of credibility.


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