Hi Rick:
The Yankees discussion actually began within an unrelated thread. The link to the first post on the A-Rod deal is below:
http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-6130-0.html?forumID=50&threadID=11951&messageID=137406
Even some of us die-hard Yankee fans think this is too much. I'd have been perfectly happy if they'd made a deal for Joe "the Joker" Randa of the KC Royals. He's dependable defensively and hits around .250, not great but better than Scott Brosius's average most years.
The Yankees' probable starting lineup:
1. Kenny Lofton (CF)
2. Derek Jeter (SS)
3. Alex Rodriguez (3B)
4. Jason Giambi (1B)
5. Gary Sheffield (RF)
6. Bernie Williams (DH)
7. Hideki Matsui (LF)
8. Jorge Posada (C)
9. Enrique Wilson (2B)
Even if one or two of them spend some time on the DL, nobody else will have a chance.
Just how deep are King George's pockets?
What's the payroll now $200M? What's the luxury tax he's paying? He's paying more for the left side of his infield (THE LEFT SIDE OF THE INFIELD) than the entire payroll for the 2002 World Series Champion Anahiem Angels.
Good job developing this team.

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