Youth Movement

I see Derek has been running his mouth again...typical Yankee fan. Where should I begin?

Mr. Dent wants the Yanks to bring up some of their younger players. What a great idea! I wonder where that came from. Hmmmm. Buchholz, Lester, Ellsbury, Lowrie, Masterson...and on and on. Good to see the Red Sox have already figured out that formula.

Derek is also complaining about injuries?!?!? Seriously? Lowell, Casey, Crisp, Ortiz, Varitek, Beckett, Schilling, Delcarmen, and Matsuzaka have all missed games this year because of injury or as has been the case lately...illness. But Derek is complaining because Posada's shoulder is hurt and he has to go on the DL...Boo Freakin' Hoo! The Sox have LITERALLY lost half of their team at times this year, yet they still remain tied for first, a game ahead of the Bronx Bums. Oh yeah, and the Bums didn't have to make a world-wide trip to Japan, Los Angeles, Oakland and Toronto in 20 days either.

But as far as the Sox go, there is reason for concern. Ortiz needs to return to his old form. I'm worried that knee injury is more severe than he or the team will admit. A healthy Mike Lowell will be a welcome sight, especially now that Casey is injured. And hopefully the ebola virus that crippled the clubhouse last week is gone for good.

But aside from the injuries, the major question surrounding this team is its bullpen. Papelbon is lights out, and Okajima has been pretty good. But after that, there are big problems. Can Delcarmen be a reliable bridge to the eighth inning? Has Timlin overstayed his welcome? Can Tavarez and Corey get the job done? And who is Aardsma?

Anyway, all things considered, it hasn't been a bad April. But is the Nation concerned? You bet it is. However, let's make sure Derek doesn't forget his Yanks are still in the rear view mirror of the World Champions!