Ok, so its time to investigate into the future state of the Yankees. Yes, I know the 2010 season hasn't even played out yet but, it's exciting to see what the future can bring in the bronx. Back in 2008, Cashman hardly broke the bank, he kept his old veterans and stood firm with the hopes of Kennedy and Hughes could shine in the starting rotation. But, as you know, that was a mistake with injuries to both Kennedy and Hughes. But in the winter of 2007, there wasn't any big splash free agent signings. And because of the that the Yankees closed out the year at 89-73 and missing the playoffs for the first time since the 1993 season. In 2009, the Yankees spent over a half-billion dollars on 3 vital players in Teixeira, Sabathia and Burnett. Brian Chashman broke the $200 million dollar budget and in that, they won their elusive 27th championship.

Now I said that to bring this up.....

In 2008 Cashman did mostly nothing to tweak the roster because he knew what the 2009 free agent class would bring. In 2010 now, he maintained a $200 million dollar payroll (little less than 2009), he didn't sign Damon back for the propoused 2 year $14 million deal, didn't sign Jason Bay or Matt Holliday or (speaking of the Holliday) never tempted bringing in Doc Halladay for a cool $20 million year. He and his team are conjouring up a new deal in the works, the same as is in 2008, save up the resources and the money and get ready to see it rain in 2011 for free agents like Carl Crawford, Josh Beckett and company. It's a clear cut indication. So for now, don't worry about Gardner and Winn patrolling LF, because 14 months from now, Carl Crawford will be running the grounds at the jewel in the Bronx in '11 and beyond. Cashman only needs to spend money to bring back Jeter, Rivera , and the rest is game. The 2010 Yankees are a very good team and will contend for the title, 2011 Yankees...... Man, do we need to play the season, because you're better off giving no. 29 in march, instead of playing the 2011 season