Dr. Giganto

Well, the Yankees are a streaky team...they're an all-or-nothing team. They dont manufacture runs, they just sit back and wait for a three-run home run...thats why they'll get hot and win 10 in a row, then get swept by the Royals

This is their current roster:

Catchers: Jorge Posada, John Flaherty

First base: Tino Martinez, Jason Giambi, Russ Johnson

Second base: Robinson Cano, Rey Sanchez

Shortstop: Derek Jeter

Third base: Alex Rodriguez

Left Field: Tony Womack

Center Field: Hideki Matsui, Bernie Williams

Right Field: Gary Sheffield, Ruben Sierra

Starting pitchers: Randy Johnson, Carl Pavano, Mike Mussina, Kevin Brown, Chien-Min Wang

Relief pitchers: Mariano Rivera, Tom Gordon, Paul Quantrill, Tanyon Sturtze, Mike Stanton, Buddy Groom

Personally, I think this season is lost, and they gotta plan for next season. But, if I HAVE to do something for this season, this is what I do:

This first one is going to be a shocker, but I trade Randy Johnson. He's a big game pitcher, but he's not made for New York. That was obvious from the first day he was here, when he got into an altercation with a member of the media. I dont think he has the make-up to handle the off-field stuff in NY. So, you trade him to a borderline contender (outside the division, preferably an NL team) with the money to pay him...San Fran or Philly, perhaps. In return, you get a serviceable arm to plug into the rotation and a utility player...someone who can pinch-hit, pinch-run, bunt, move runners over, plays good defense, etc.

Then, I see if any team in need of bullpen help has any interest in Tom Gordon. The Cubs would be the obvious choice. Then you make Sturtze the set-up man, let Groom be the lefty guy, and only pitch Stanton or Quantrill in blowouts

Then, I buy out Jason Giambi's contract and get him off the team. He cant play the field, he cant run, and he cant even hit any more. He can draw walks, but thats about it. He's simply eating up a roster spot. Get him off the roster, and call up someone from the minors to at leat get some experience.

Secondly, I start taking chances. I read somewhere that Zimmer was the balls of the coaching staff, and Torre was the conservative one, and I kinda believe it. They rarely steal bases anymore (besides Womack), even when the situation dictates it (Wakefield being caught by Varitek, Piazza catching, etc.) I start running more. I want Jeter, Womack, and A-Rod to all finish the season with at least 30 stolen bases. I want at least 10 out of Sheffield too.

Then, I try to see if anyone, anywhere has ANY interest in Kevin Brown. I would give him away for table scraps. He's gone at the end of the year, so you might as well see if you can get some minor-leaguers for him.